Union County Nursing Home

Union County Nursing Home was recognized and ceritified in 2005 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Union County Nursing Home which is located in 164 Nursing Home Circle Blairsville, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Union County Nursing Home is being offered ceritified services and products in Georgia.
Address:   164 Nursing Home Circle
       Blairsville, GA 30512

Phone:   (706) 745-4948

County: Union
Federal Provider Number: 115695
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Saturday, October 1, 2005 (19 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Union County Hospital Authority
Ownership Type: Non Profit - Other
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
PersonJeffrey PattersonDirector/officer
PersonDinah ParisDirector/officer
PersonTimothy HenryDirector/officer
PersonJohn GowderDirector/officer
PersonGeorge GowderDirector/officer
PersonPatsy EfirdDirector/officer
PersonRebecca DyerDirector/officer
PersonRalph DavenportW-2 Managing Employee
PersonMax CochranDirector/officer
PersonWilliam BreedloveDirector/officer
PersonMyron TurnerDirector/officer
PersonJames WilliamsDirector/officer

Provider Resides in Hospital: Yes
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 150
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 147 (98% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Both
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0520 (Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 27, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0242 (Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care a)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 27, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0364 (Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right tempe)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 27, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, April 27, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, February 8, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0278 (Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0074 (Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0356 (Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0073 (Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0130 (Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 23, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, April 12, 2010
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 1
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
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7%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
8%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
17%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
18%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
8%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
21%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
45%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
84%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
3%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
85%
84%

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