Stay Ahead of Compliance with Monthly Citation Updates


In your State Survey window and need a snapshot of your risks?

Survey Preparedness Report

One Time Fee
$79
  • Last 12 months of citation data in one tailored report
  • Pinpoint the tags driving penalties in facilities like yours
  • Jump to regulations and pathways used by surveyors
  • Access to your report within 2 hours of purchase
  • Easily share it with your team - no registration needed
Get Your Report Now →

Monthly citation updates straight to your inbox for ongoing preparation?

Monthly Citation Reports

$18.90 per month
  • Latest citation updates delivered monthly to your email
  • Citations organized by compliance areas
  • Shared automatically with your team, by area
  • Customizable for your state(s) of interest
  • Direct links to CMS documentation relevant parts
Learn more →

Save Hours of Work with AI-Powered Plan of Correction Writer


One-Time Fee

$29 per Plan of Correction
Volume discounts available – save up to 20%
  • Quickly search for approved POC from other facilities
  • Instant access
  • Intuitive interface
  • No recurring fees
  • Save hours of work

Statistics for Georgia (Last 12 Months)

359
Total Providers
715
Total Inspections in the last 12 months
Information
This includes all types of inspections: standard annual surveys, life safety code surveys, re-surveys, complaint investigations, and follow-up inspections.
67.4%
Providers with Citations in the last 12 months
Information
Among all providers that received one or more inspections in the last 12 months, this represents the percentage that received at least one citation of any severity level.
3.6%
Providers with Serious Citations in the last 12 months

Financial Impact (Last 12 Months)

$309,850
Maximum Single Fine
$12,067
Median Fine
23
Max Payment Suspension Days
13
Median Suspension Days

Latest Citations in Georgia

Where do we get this info
Information
Our data comes from the CMS latest release (March 25, 2026) and state websites, both sourced from public records.
Infection Control Failures in Water Management, EBP, Wound Care, and Respiratory Equipment
F
F0880
Short Summary

Surveyors found that the facility lacked a Legionella water management program, with leadership and maintenance staff unaware of any such program despite a prior isolated Legionella test. A nurse administering medication via a G-tube to a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions wore gloves but not a gown, contrary to facility policy, and reported not knowing a gown was required. An LPN performing wound care for a resident with a Stage IV sacral pressure ulcer and multiple comorbidities failed to disinfect the treatment cart, bedside table, or bed surface before placing clean supplies, used the same gloves to cleanse the wound and handle clean dressings, and only washed a reusable wound cleanser bottle with soap and water. Additionally, a resident’s oxygen concentrator was repeatedly observed with a filter covered in thick gray debris, while staff interviews showed confusion about who was responsible for cleaning oxygen equipment and how often tubing and filters should be maintained.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Maintain Clean PTAC Filters Throughout Facility
E
F0921
Short Summary

The facility failed to maintain clean PTAC filters in multiple resident rooms across all sampled halls. Surveyors observed that PTAC units in several rooms had two filters each that were covered with a grey, fuzzy substance thick enough to make the filters opaque, and re-observations on a later day showed the buildup remained. A walk-through with the Maintenance Director confirmed that PTAC units on all halls required cleaning, indicating that the issue was building-wide and affected the environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Resident Rights and Dignity Not Honored in Dining Room Access
D
F0550
Short Summary

A resident with dementia and moderate cognitive impairment, who required supervision for eating and mobility, was asked by an LPN to leave the dining room and return to her room after she had finished her meal so that other residents who had not yet eaten could do so without it appearing they had not been fed. When the resident returned to the dining room a short time later, the LPN again redirected her out, citing that others were still eating. Facility policies stated that residents have the right to exercise their rights without interference and to have unrestricted access to common areas unless there is a safety risk, and leadership later acknowledged that asking the resident to leave a preferred common area was a dignity and rights issue.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Unsecured OTC Medications, Razors, and Failed Elopement Prevention
D
F0689
Short Summary

Surveyors found that the facility failed to control environmental hazards and prevent elopement. A cognitively intact resident with a seizure disorder and multiple cardiac and psychotropic meds kept and self-administered unsecured OTC cold and flu medication in his room without a physician order. Two other residents, one severely cognitively impaired with vascular dementia and visual loss and another with hemiplegia and contractures, had unsecured shaving razors accessible on top of bedside furniture, contrary to the DON’s expectation that razors be stored in enclosed bags out of reach. In addition, a resident with dementia, depression, and documented wandering and exit-seeking behaviors, care planned as at moderate to high elopement risk and ordered to have a wanderguard on a secure unit, was able to leave the building during a power disruption related to sprinkler system work; staff later observed her crossing multiple lanes of traffic after an exit door had been found open.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Medication Administration Errors and Policy Noncompliance
D
F0759
Short Summary

Surveyors identified multiple medication administration errors and policy noncompliance, including an LPN giving a multivitamin without minerals instead of an ordered vitamin-mineral tablet, failure to apply a prescribed Lidoderm patch when it was unavailable and inaccurate MAR documentation indicating it was given, administration of Metoprolol despite the resident’s SBP being below the ordered hold parameter, and an RN administering long-acting insulin outside the ordered morning time without priming the insulin pen or holding it in place after injection. Staff interviews revealed lack of adherence to MAR verification requirements and unfamiliarity with proper insulin pen technique.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Expired and Improperly Labeled Medications and Insulin Pens
D
F0761
Short Summary

Surveyors found that medications were not properly stored or managed, including expired floor-stock Dextrose injections discovered in a medication room and multiple insulin pens on a medication cart that were either expired, missing required open/expiration dates, or labeled with an incorrect 7-day expiration instead of the manufacturer-recommended 28 days. An RN acknowledged unawareness of expired Dextrose stored in a box under the counter, and an LPN confirmed that multiple nurses use the carts and that the insulin pens had not been labeled according to expectations. The DON reported that nurses are required to verify the MAR before administration, unit managers must routinely check carts and medication rooms, and all insulin on carts must be labeled with the date opened and a 28-day expiration, with undated or expired insulin to be discarded, noting that expired medications may be harmful and have unknown side effects.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Implement DPH-Recommended Diagnostic Testing During GI Outbreak
F
F0880
Short Summary

The facility failed to implement DPH-recommended diagnostic testing during a GI outbreak that affected all units, involving 33 residents and 13 staff with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some fevers. Although DPH advised testing individuals with diarrhea and the facility had a standing order to document and fax such recommendations to the physician, the physician was not informed and therefore did not order stool samples, while the NP, though aware of the recommendation, declined testing for residents under her care. The DON was unaware that the Infection Preventionist had reported a diagnosis instead of symptoms to DPH and acknowledged the physician should have been notified of the recommendation, and the Administrator reported not knowing the specific virus involved and confirmed the DPH report should have focused on symptoms and prescribed treatment.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Improper Use of Gait Belt as Physical Restraint in Wheelchair
D
F0604
Short Summary

A resident with severe cognitive impairment and multiple chronic conditions was found to have been restrained in a wheelchair with a gait belt, contrary to facility policy prohibiting restraints for discipline or staff convenience. Progress notes and staff interviews revealed that the resident, who had been repeatedly getting out of bed, was placed in a wheelchair, and a gait belt was wrapped around the upper body and the back of the wheelchair, effectively tying the resident in place. A CNA discovered the restraint while preparing a Hoyer lift transfer, removed the gait belt, and assisted the resident to bed. The incident was documented in the medical record, and the resident’s responsible party was notified.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Update EMR to Reflect Resident’s Current Advance Directive and Code Status
D
F0578
Short Summary

A resident with multiple serious conditions, including post-stroke hemiplegia and chronic systolic CHF, had conflicting advance directive documentation in the record. Earlier documentation and care plans reflected DNR status, but a later POLST and advance directive signed by the resident and a physician changed the status to Full Code. Despite this, the EMR orders and header continued to display DNR due to staff error in discontinuing the wrong directive and failing to update the system. Staff interviews confirmed that they rely on the EMR banner and orders to determine code status, meaning they would see DNR when the resident’s current directive was Full Code.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Protect Cognitively Impaired Resident From Sexual Abuse by Housekeeping Staff
K
F0600
Short Summary

A cognitively impaired resident with vascular dementia, anxiety, and major depressive disorder, care planned for poor decision-making and need for monitoring, was left vulnerable when an EVS housekeeper entered the resident’s room, closed the door, and remained inside for several minutes. Video footage showed the housekeeper entering the room after previously entering another room without knocking. A CNA later entered and reported seeing the housekeeper standing with his pants down while the resident lay in bed with his penis in her mouth, after which he reacted and fled to the bathroom. In a subsequent police-recorded interview, the resident stated that her mind was gone and that she did not enjoy the encounter, indicating the housekeeper did. These events show the facility failed to protect the resident from sexual abuse by staff.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

Some of the Latest Corrective Actions taken by Facilities in Georgia

Explore Popular Searches

icon

Mobility and accessibility compliance issues

icon

POC for F689 Tags related to falls prevention

icon

Medication errors in NY in the last 6 months

An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙