Location
144 Depot Street, Buchanan, Georgia 30113
CMS Provider Number
115587
Inspections on file
16
Latest survey
March 30, 2025
Citations (last 12 mo.)
0

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Citation history

Health deficiencies cited at Buchanan Healthcare Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.

Failure to Maintain Sanitary Conditions for Resident's Wheelchair
D
F0584 F584: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Short Summary

A resident's wheelchair was found with significant dirt and debris build-up, indicating a failure in maintaining sanitary conditions. The resident, with moderately compromised cognition, could not recall any cleaning of her wheelchair. Interviews with staff revealed unclear responsibilities for wheelchair cleaning, with the Maintenance Director and DON acknowledging the oversight. Despite the facility's Guardian Angel program, documentation showed no issues with the wheelchair, highlighting a gap in monitoring practices.

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Failure to Complete Significant Change Assessments for Hospice Residents
D
F0637 F637: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Short Summary

The facility failed to complete Significant Change Assessments for two residents who were receiving hospice services. One resident was admitted to hospice services without the required assessment, and the MDS Coordinator admitted to not completing these assessments for hospice residents. This oversight indicates a systemic issue in the facility's assessment process.

No penalty information released
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Failure to Administer Prescribed Hydration via G-tube
D
F0693 F693: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Short Summary

A resident with a G-tube did not receive the prescribed 100 cc of water before and after each bolus feeding, as an LPN administered only 30 cc. The LPN did not verify the physician's order, and the DON confirmed the error, indicating a failure to follow facility policy on enteral feeding.

No penalty information released
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