Life Care Center of Athens

Total Number of Beds: 128	Percent of Occupied Beds: 89%
Total Number of Residents: 114	Located Within a Hospital: No
Type of Ownership: For profit - Corporation	Multiple Nursing Homes by Same Owner: Yes
Councils the Nursing Home Participates in: Family & Resident	Medicare/Medicaid: Participating in Medicare and Medicaid
* Details Last Reported on: 05/21/2003

Nursing Home Staff Information:

Number of RN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.33

Number of LPN/LVN Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 0.63

Number of CNA Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 1.43

Number of Staff Hours per Nursing Home Resident per Day: 2.39

Nursing Home Resident Information**:

Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores: 17%
Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores: 18%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain: 45%
Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain: 26%
Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse: 10%
Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair: 2%
Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased: 13%
Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious: 15%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium: 0%
Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained: 18%
Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder: 55%
Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder: 8%
Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection: 6%
** Details Last Reported on: 5/21/2003

Nursing Home Inspection Violations:

Date of Violation	Date Corrected	Type of Violation	Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
2001-03-22	2001-05-11	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2001-03-22	2001-05-11	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-03-22	2001-05-11	Mistreatment Deficiencies	Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-03-22	2001-06-14	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2001-03-22	2001-05-11	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met.	Isolated	Actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-26	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-26	Environmental Deficiencies	Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-26	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-22	Resident Assessment Deficiencies	1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-22	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-08-09	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure there is a program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-22	Administration Deficiencies	Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2002-06-26	2002-07-22	Deficiencies Reported Between Inspections	Comply with program requirements between annual inspections; although it corrected these problems before the most recent inspection.	Isolated	Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
2003-05-21	2003-05-23	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-05-21	2003-06-03	Quality Care Deficiencies	Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-05-21	2003-05-21	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure that residents with loss of bladder control receive treatment or service to prevent infections and help get normal bladder control.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
2003-05-21	2003-05-26	Quality Care Deficiencies	Make sure each resident is being watched and has assistance devices when needed, to prevent accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

*** All violations listed are based on federal government records.