A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF600May 25, 2022

  Based on record review, interviews, review of facility video footage, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to protect one of four residents (R) R#23 from sexual abuse. Observation of facility video footage revealed on 1/1/22, R#270 (a cognitively intact resident) stood in front of R#23 for approximately 11 minutes while R#23, who was severely cognitively impaired, was seated in a chair. Observation of the video revealed during the approximate 11 minutes, R#270 touched/rubbed R#23's breast area on four separate occasions. On two of the four occasions, R#270 touched/rubbed R23's breasts while R#270 was standing in front of the resident with his/her genitals exposed. R#270 was also observed touching/rubbing his/her genitals in front of R#23. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF609May 25, 2022

  Based on interview, record review, review of facility video footage, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to report an incident of abuse for one of four residents (R) (R#58) reviewed for abuse. Specifically, R#270 exposed his genitals to R#58 on 1/2/22, and the facility failed to report the alleged incident to the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Findings include: A review of the facility's Abuse Policy titled, Abuse Prohibition Policy and Procedures, revised 1/3/2022, revealed 7. Reporting/Response to the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), Health Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). B. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF609May 25, 2022

  Based on interview, record review, review of facility video footage, and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to report an incident of abuse for one of four residents (R) (R#58) reviewed for abuse. Specifically, R#270 exposed his genitals to R#58 on 1/2/22, and the facility failed to report the alleged incident to the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH). Findings include: A review of the facility's Abuse Policy titled, Abuse Prohibition Policy and Procedures, revised 1/3/2022, revealed 7. Reporting/Response to the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), Health Facility Regulation Division (HFRD). B. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jul 25, 2024

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Food and Supply Storage, the facility failed to discard frozen/refrigerated food items by expiration date, failed to label and date items in two of three reach in refrigerator units, and failed to maintain proper sanitary conditions by ensuring kitchen staff wore hairnets and beard guards while preparing food for residents. The deficient practice had the potential to affect 99 residents who received an oral diet from the kitchen. The facility census was 105 residents. Findings Include: Review of facility policy titled Food and Supply Storage date revised [DATE] under Procedures revealed: Cover, label, and date unused portions and open packages. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Jul 25, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to keep potentially hazardous materials in a secured area. Specifically, the janitorial room on one of three floors (third floor) was unlocked and taped open, and treatment solution was left in the room on the nightstand of one resident (R) (R309) in room [ROOM NUMBER] of 24 rooms on the third floor where 23 residents with severe cognitive impairment resided. The deficient practice had the potential for residents residing on the third floor to come in contact with hazardous chemicals and waste. […]