Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
An acute care hospital in Conyers, Georgia 30012
1412 Milstead Avenue, NE, Conyers, Georgia 30012. (770) 918-3000.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.
- 3of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 2of 5 patient survey rating
- 4 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- 161 beds
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
The last inspection on record was on Sep 10, 2026: a complaint inspection.
4 deficiencies cited in the last three years.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those deficiencies happened
3 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Oct 16, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Administration Of Drugs
The inspectors’ words, 850 words
“ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS CFR(s): 482.23(c)(1), (c)(1)(i) & (c)(2) (1) Drugs and biologicals must be prepared and administered in accordance with Federal and State laws, the orders of the practitioner or practitioners responsible for the patient’s care as specified under §482.12(c), and accepted standards of practice. (i) Drugs and biologicals may be prepared and administered on the orders of other practitioners not specified under §482.12(c) only if such practitioners are acting in accordance with State law, including scope of practice laws, hospital policies, and medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations. (2) All drugs and biologicals must be administered by, or under supervision of, nursing or other personnel in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations, including applicable licensing requirements, and in accordance with the approved medical staff policies and procedures. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 50617 Based on review of medical records, policy and procedures, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to administer a medication as ordered to one (P) (P#2) of four patients (P#1, P#2, P#3, and P#4) reviewed, that led to the patient becoming tachycardic (heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per minute at rest). Findings include: A review of the medical record revealed that P#2 was admitted to the facility’s Labor and Delivery unit on 7/7/25 at 10:39 p.m. with the chief complaint of dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps) and contractions every 10 minutes, which started a few hours earlier. A review of the initial orders by Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) EE dated 7/8/25 at 1:27 a.m. revealed an order for Terbutaline (medication used to delay preterm labor for up to 48 to 72 hours) injection 0.25mg to be administered subcutaneously (under the skin). A review of the nursing flowsheets dated 7/8/25 revealed that P#2’s heart rate at 1:50 a.m. was at 125 bpm; at 2:00 a.m. 113 bpm; at 2:15 a.m. 100 bpm; at 2:35 a.m.106 bpm; and at 3:00 a.m. 108 bpm A review of the facility’s incident report filed on 7/10/25 revealed a specific event type of an Incorrect Administration technique with a severity level of No Harm, and an event date of 7/7/25. “Brief Factual Description” revealed that Registered Nurse (RN) FF received an order to administer Terbutaline subcutaneously, but it was given intravenously; the patient became tachycardic, but no interventions were needed, and no new orders were required . A review of the facility’s “Managing Preterm Labor” nursing skills procedure stated to administer intravenous (IV) fluid and medications (as ordered and after verifying rights of safe medication administration) to stop labor and improve fetal outcomes. A review of the facility’s “Medication Management Policy”, Policy #15165925, last approved 2/13/2024, stated that medication orders were reviewed for appropriate medication, dosage, frequency, route of administration, potential drug interaction, contraindications, drug allergies, etc. During an electronic medical record review in the facility’s conference room on 10/14/25 at 3:00 p.m., RN JJ confirmed that RN FF reported that she (RN FF) administered the Terbutaline medication intravenously (into a vein via an intravenous catheter) instead of subcutaneously as ordered, which led to P#2 becoming tachycardic (heart rate that exceeds 100 beats per minute - bpm). An interview took place in the facility’s conference room on 10/15/25 at 1:30 p.m. with Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) EE, who stated that she ordered the medication (Terbutaline) to be given subcutaneously to P#2. However, RN FF reported to her (CNM EE) that she (RN FF) had mistakenly administered the medication intravenously. CNM EE stated that because the medication (Terbutaline) was administered intravenously, it had a direct effect on P#2’s heart rate, increasing her heart rate. CNM EE stated that P#2 was placed on direct observation, and her heart rate decreased without interventions. CNM EE further stated that she spoke to NM II the next morning to ensure that an RL (incident report) was submitted. An interview took place in the facility’s conference room on 10/15/25 at 2:00 p.m. with Nurse Manager (NM) II, who stated that when CNM EE reported P#2’s medication error incident to her, she (NM II) ensured it was documented in the incident report log. NM II recalled that during a discussion with RN FF, RN FF reported that during the medication administration process, she (RN FF) became distracted conversing with P#2 and gave the medication intravenously instead of subcutaneously. NM II further stated that RN FF received coaching to ensure such an incident does not occur again. A telephone interview took place in the facility’s conference room on 10/16/25 at 1:00 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) FF, who stated that the midwife had ordered a medication for P#2 to be administered subcutaneously. RN FF stated that she got distracted by talking to P#2 and mistakenly administered the medication intravenously, which led to an increase in P#2’s heart rate. RN FF stated that when she realized the error, she immediately notified the charge nurse and the midwife, and P#2 was placed on observation. RN FF stated that P#2 had no further concerns and was discharged home. RN FF stated that she had a discussion with the nurse manager and received coaching.”
Feb 6, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Patient Rights: Exercise Of Rights
The inspectors’ words, 1,491 words
“PATIENT RIGHTS: EXERCISE OF RIGHTS CFR(s): 482.13(b) Patient Rights: Exercise of Rights This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47718 Based on the review of medical records, policies/procedures, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed in allowing one patient (P) (P#4) of four patients reviewed, the right to leave the facility at will, and without restraint. Findings include: P#4 was admitted to the facility on 9/4/24 at 12:50 p.m. with the diagnosis of Altered Mental Status (change in mental function). P#4 had a past medical history of Hypertension (High blood pressure). A review of the physician’s progress notes on 9/5/24 at 5:06 p.m. revealed that an inpatient consult to psychiatry was ordered on 9/5/24 at 1:03 p.m. A review of an ‘Initial Psychiatric Consult Note’ electronically signed 9/5/24 at 5:29 p.m. revealed that P#4’s legal status was voluntary, and psychiatry will follow up in 1-2 days. A review of a ‘Hospital Medicine Service Progress Note’ dated 9/8/24 at 9:27 a.m. revealed that psychiatry was following patient, and a re-evaluation was pending. Continued review of section titled ‘Addendum’; no date/time revealed that the physician was requested to assist re-directing P#4. Physician arrived at the first floor of the facility and observed security surrounding P#4 and P#4 visibly upset and sweating. The physician escorted P#4 back to the patient’s room. P#4 stated that he ‘just wanted to go home’. P#4 agreed to stay and see psychiatry. Continued to review revealed that P#4 denied suicidal or homicidal ideations. Continued review of the ‘Note’, section ‘Addendum’, no date/time revealed that the physician discussed with psychiatry who recommended medication, a 1013 and a sitter. Continued review of the record revealed that a 1013 was executed on 9/8/24 at 2:36 p.m. P#4 was discharged home in stable condition on 9/10/24 at 6:28 p.m. with the diagnosis of Acute Metabolic Encephalopathy (a condition that occurs when the brain is affected by a lack of oxygen, glucose, or vitamins). Documentation under the discharge summary on 9/10/24 at 6:28 p.m. revealed that at the time of discharge, P#4 had no psychosis (a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality), no suicidal ideation, and was cleared by psychiatry for discharge. A review of the facility’s “Restraints/Seclusion Policy”, Policy #14884005, last revised 1/3/24, stated that the purpose of this policy was to establish guidance in the use of restraint and/or seclusion in order to: o Protect the dignity and safety of patients, staff, and visitors through a safe restraint process; o Identify patients at risk for restraint and provide alternatives to restraint use; o Provide guidelines for the use of least restrictive interventions to avoid restraint and/or seclusion use; o Define the procedure to be followed when alternatives have proven ineffective and restraints are necessary to maintain patient safety; and o Define staff training requirements related to safe restraint processes. The policy was dedicated to fostering a culture that supports a patient’s right to be free from restraint or seclusion. Restraint use will be limited to clinically justified situations, and the least restrictive restraint will be used with the goal of reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of restraints. A review of the facility’s “Leaving Against Medical Advice Policy”, Policy #16933269, last revised 11/12/24, stated that it was the policy of the facility that an adult patient has the right to refuse to remain in the hospital regardless of whether caregivers agree with the decision. Leaving Against Medical Advice 1. If a patient informs the nursing staff that he/she is leaving, the immediate supervisor and/ or immediate nursing leader will be notified of the patient’s desire to leave. 2. The immediate supervisor and/or immediate nursing leader, a physician, or designee will inform the patient of the risks of leaving as defined by the physician. 3. The physician/nurse informing a patient of risks will document the conversation with the patient in the medical record. 4. The patient’s nurse should have the patient read and sign the form entitled “Leaving Hospital Against Advice” as posted with this policy on the intranet. 5. If the patient refuses to sign such a statement, the form should be completed with the patient’s name and date and witnessed by staff. Staff should write “signature refused” on the form and make a notation in the medical record. 6. The Clinical Manager or Administrative Supervisor will be informed of the patient’s intent to leave the hospital against advice. 7. An RL file should be submitted 8. In the event a patient on a 1013 requests to leave AMA or attempts to leave the facility, staff will make a reasonable effort to maintain the patient using nonrestrictive measures. Security should be immediately called to assist. See policy/ policies related to Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Referral. 9. If the patient is deemed an imminent risk to self or others or becomes violent, Public Safety or trained staff may institute restraint procedures at the direction of a Registered Nurse/Physician. See Restraint Policy/Guideline. 10. Patients may be provided with discharge instructions, prescriptions, and assistance to leave the facility. A review of a ‘Apparent Cause Analysis-Debrief’, no date/time, revealed that P#4 was prevented from leaving the facility by Public Safety related to miscommunication about the 1013 status. A telephone interview took place in the facility’s conference room on 2/5/25 at 10:00 a.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) PP, who stated that P#4 had expressed he wanted to leave after he was given his morning medications, and he (RN PP) tried to persuade him (P#4) to see the doctor as there was no discharge plan in the process. RN PP stated that he sent a message to the doctor to inform her and gave an update on P#4’s request to leave; however, he (RN PP) got no response. RN PP stated that about an hour later, P#4 had pulled out his IV (intravenous line), put on his ‘street’ clothes, and wanted a timeline of when he (P#4) might be going home. RN PP stated he tried to reassure him (P#4) that the doctor would come see him (P#4). Then, he (RN PP) reached out to the doctor again requesting that P#4 needs to be seen as soon as possible. RN PP stated that after a while, the sitter with P#4 had informed him (RN PP) that P#4 was on the phone requesting an Uber ride, and he (RN PP) immediately went in to tell P#4 he should cancel the ride pending the time the doctor comes to see him, but P#4 told him (RN PP) to get out of his room. RN PP stated that about half an hour later, the Uber driver showed up in the patient’s room, and he (RN PP) had to explain to the Uber driver that P#4 had not yet been discharged, and the Uber driver left. Shortly after, P#4 stood up and wanted to exit the room, and he (RN PP) stood in the way so P#4 would not leave, but because he (P#4) was getting agitated, he (RN PP) stepped out of the way, and P#4 started walking towards the exit and the elevator. RN PP stated that he had to call security for help, and three public safety officers tried to de-escalate the situation, but P#4 became combative and two public safety officers had to physically restrain him (P#4). RN PP stated he had to go back to the unit to try and get the doctor, and the doctor told him (RN PP) to try to get the patient back on the unit so he could talk to him (P#4). However, P#4 was resisting and the doctor had to come downstairs to talk to P#4. RN PP stated that the doctor was able to de-escalate the situation and told the public safety officers to leave P#4 as he was not on 1013. RN PP stated that he was just trying to ensure P#4 was seen by a doctor before he left the hospital as he had not been seen by any doctor since he was admitted to the unit, which was why he tried to hold him back as much as possible. An interview took place in the facility’s conference room on 2/5/25 at 10:30 a.m. with Public Safety Officer (PSO) PP who stated that they received a call from the nurse that help was needed to stop P#4 from leaving the hospital as he (P#4) was a 1013 patient and was trying to elope. PSO PP stated that three public safety officers tried to de-escalate the situation, but P#4 became combative and kept saying he did not want to go back to the unit. PSO PP stated that two public safety officers had to physically escort the patient to the elevator, and once at the elevator, P#4 fell face down on purpose, pulling both officers alongside him to the floor. PSO PP stated that no one sustained injuries, including the patient, and the doctor was able to come down and de-escalate the situation.”
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Staffing And Delivery Of Care
The inspectors’ words, 2,078 words
“STAFFING AND DELIVERY OF CARE CFR(s): 482.23(b) The nursing service must have adequate numbers of licensed registered nurses, licensed practical (vocational) nurses, and other personnel to provide nursing care to all patients as needed. There must be supervisory and staff personnel for each department or nursing unit to ensure, when needed, the immediate availability of a registered nurse for care of any patient. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47718 Based on the review of medical records, it was determined that the facility failed to provide wound care per Medical Doctor (MD) orders for one patient (P) (P#2) of four patients (P#1, P#2, P#3, and P#4) reviewed. Findings include: A review of P#2’ s medical record revealed that P#2 was admitted to the facility on 12/4/24 at 12:57 p.m. via the emergency department with the diagnosis of Septic Shock (a widespread infection causing organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure). A review of the History and Physical (H&P) on 12/5/24 at 2:44 a.m. revealed that P#2 had a past medical history of gunshot injury resulting in quadriplegia and requiring tracheostomy placement (a procedure to help air and oxygen reach the lungs by creating an opening into the trachea from outside the neck). Documentation under the nutrition consultation notes dated 12/6/24 at 3:20 p.m. revealed that P#2 had a: - Pressure Injury Sacrum first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Ischial Tuberosity Left, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. The dressing was to be changed daily. - Pressure Injury Ischial Tuberosity Right, first assessed 12/5/24 at 2:45 p.m. and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Back Midline, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Back Lateral Right first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Back Left; Superior, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Shoulder Left; Posterior, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Leg Posterior; Right Superior, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done daily. - Pressure Injury Heel, Left, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pressure Injury Heel, Right, first assessed 12/5/24 at 2:45 p.m. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Malleolus Right Lateral, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pressure Injury Foot Right; Lateral, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pressure Injury Knee Right; Lateral, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Abdomen Left, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pressure Injury Malleolus Left; Lateral, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. - Pressure Injury Knee Left, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pressure Injury Foot; Medial, first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. - Pelvis Midline first assessed 12/5/24 and present on admission. Dressing was to be done every other day. A focused electronic medical record review (EMR) was conducted on 2/3/25 at 1:00 p.m. revealed that P#2’s wound dressings were not changed per orders including: 1. The sacral dressing was ordered to be changed daily; however, the EMR failed to reveal a dressing change on 12/6/24; 12/8/24 through 12/10/24; 12/14/24 through 12/16/24; 12/18/24 through 12/20/24; and 12/22/24. 2. The malleolus (the bony prominence on each side of the human ankle) wound dressing was to be changed every other day. EMR review revealed that the dressing was changed on 12/13/24, 12/17/24, and 12/20/24. 3. Continued review of the EMR revealed that dressings to the Right and Left heel were to be changed every other day and was due to be changed on 12/10/24; however, documentation failed to reveal that the dressings were not changed until 12/13/24 and again on 12/21/25. A review of the facility’s policy titled “Nursing Patient Assessment/Reassessment Policy,” Policy #12930386, last revised 1/16/23, revealed that it was the policy of the facility to ensure that all patients received the appropriate assessment (including initial screening and reassessment) provided by qualified individuals within the organization, that the assessment process is multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary, and that assessing patients was a continuous, collaborative effort with all departments functioning as a team. Assessments were completed upon admission to the facility at a variety of entry points and continued throughout the hospital stay. Individual services will define specific requirements for reassessments based on nursing care needs. Physician orders, consults, and progress notes serve as a mechanism for the Medical Staff to communicate the patients’ care treatment needs, response to treatment, patient instruction, discharge plans, and continued care requirements as appropriate. A review of the facility ’ s policy titled “ Scope of Care/Service: PRH - Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services, “ Policy #15568459, last revised 4/3/24, revealed that each department will maintain a Scope of Service describing the kinds of care that patients can expect to receive and the general operation and organization the department along with its interactions with other departments and organizational functions. The Scope of Service will be consistent with the Hospital’s mission and strategic goals. The Scope of Service sets the tone for and is consistent with departmental policies/procedures and staff knowledge and skill. Inpatients were seen by the wound care clinician and based on the collaboration with the consulting service a plan of care and discharge plan was created. A review of the facility ’ s “Leadership Statement of Support for Antimicrobial Management Program (AMP) “, dated 8/10/23, stated that the hospital ’ s leadership indicates support of efforts to improve and monitor antimicrobial use through the formal Antimicrobial Management Program (AMP) at the facilities. The intention of the program was to promote antimicrobial stewardship practices in a manner that improved patient care and did not promote multi-drug-resistant organisms. The program was consistent with guidance set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Clinical Services Group. A review of the facility ’ s document titled “Pressure Injury Prevention, “ last revised 2/20/24, revealed that successful pressure injury treatment involved relieving pressure, restoring circulation, promoting adequate nutrition, and (if possible) resolving or managing related disorders. A review of the facility ’ s document titled “Skin Assessment”, last revised 2/20/24 revealed that as part of a comprehensive skin assessment, a pressure injury risk assessment would be completed and documented on admission using a validated risk assessment tool, such as the Braden Scale or Norton Scale. Both the Braden scale and the Norton scale screen patients for risk factors linked to skin breakdown and pressure injury development. Subsequent risk assessments would be performed at regular intervals or when there is a significant change in the patient ’ s condition according to the facility. An interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 9:40 a.m. with Wound Care Nurse (WCN) AA who stated that the nurse or the doctor usually puts in an order for a wound care consult irrespective of the type of wound a patient has on admission; it could be anything from a skin tear to an unstageable ulcer. WCN AA stated that a consult was put in for P#2 regarding the wound on his chest area; however, when she (WCN AA) got to P#2, he was complaining of pain in his sacrum, and that was when she (WCN) checked and saw a stage 3 ulcer on his (P#2) sacrum. WCN AA stated that once a wound care order is put in, the floor nurses are required to do the dressings as per order. However, P#2 refused care and wound dressings most time. WCN AA also stated that as per the facility ’ s policy, wound care nurses were not required to do a follow-up with patients once seen for an initial assessment unless there was a concern, and the staff put in another order for consultation. An interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 11:30 a.m. with Case Manager (CM) EE who stated that PA LL had put in a consult with her (CM EE) because she (PA LL) wanted her (CM EE) to call Adult Protective Services (APS) regarding the multiple wounds on P#2 ’ s body as the wounds appeared to be signs of neglect/abuse. CM EE stated that she filed the report and informed P#2 ’ s mum, which made her (P#2 ’ s mum) very upset. CM EE stated that after speaking with the social worker at the other skilled nursing facility P#2 had been prior, it was clear P#2 had everything he needed and was well cared for, which she (CM EE) also relayed to APS. A telephone interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 12:00 p.m. with Risk Manager (RM) FF who stated that she received two incident reports about P#2 ’ s refusal of care, which she passed on to the Nursing leadership team for follow-up. RM FF stated that there was also an incident report about isolation precautions. However, no harm was detected on all the incident reports she received regarding P#2. An interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 1:00 p.m. with Intensive Care Unit Manager (ICM) GG who stated that she recalled speaking with P#2 ’ s mum because she (P#2 ’ s mum) had complaints that she felt the staff were not adequately caring for P#2. ICM GG stated that P#2 was noncompliant and refused care, which the mum was also aware. ICM GG also stated that sometimes when a patient is on Levophed (a medication used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure), tube feeding may not be initiated because the stomach will not be able to absorb the feed. A telephone interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 2:30 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) JJ who stated that he could not recall P#2. However, strict diet orders were followed for any patient. RN JJ stated that a swallow test was usually done, and the doctor would put in the order for the nurses to follow. RN JJ also stated that the charge nurse would be informed and documented if a patient refused care. A telephone interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/4/25 at 4:00 p.m. with Physician Assistant (PA) LL who stated that P#2 came in with septic shock (a widespread infection causing organ failure and dangerously low blood pressure) and she (PA LL) had concerns about the multiple wounds on his (P#2) body with the possibility of a PEG (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy - a surgical procedure to insert a feeding tube into the stomach) site tube infection, which was why she consulted CM EE. A telephone interview took place in the facility ’ s conference room on 2/5/25 at 1:00 p.m. with Physician Assistant (PA) OO who stated that P#2 was bedbound, septic on admission, and required mechanical ventilation. PA OO stated that P#2 ’ s family member had come rushing to her (PA OO) during a shift to state that (P#2) could not breathe. PA OO stated that on assessing P#2, she found that he must have aspirated as he was cleared for diet, and family member had stated she gave him (P#2) water. PA OO stated that she had to put him (P#2) back on NPO (nil per os-nothing by mouth) as he (P#2) was wheezing. PA OO stated that the next day, P#2 ’ s family member was upset why P#2 was put on NPO, and she (PA OO) had to re-explain to P#2 ’ s family member that he (P#2) was put back on NPO because he aspirated. PA OO also stated that P#2 was lethargic (feeling tired, sluggish, or lacking in energy), and the opioid pain medication he was on had to be titrated down for P#2 to get better, and P#2 ’ s family member was fully aware and updated every step of the way regarding P#2 ’ s treatment/care.”
Nov 30, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision Of Contract Staff
The inspectors’ words, 427 words
“SUPERVISION OF CONTRACT STAFF CFR(s): 482.23(b)(6) All licensed nurses who provide services in the hospital must adhere to the policies and procedures of the hospital. The director of nursing service must provide for the adequate supervision and evaluation of all nursing personnel which occur within the responsibility of the nursing service, regardless of the mechanism through which those personnel are providing services (that is, hospital employee, contract, lease, other agreement, or volunteer). This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 46188 Based on a review of a medical record and facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the delivery of nursing services and assessment was performed when one (P#1) of six (P#1, P#2, P#3, P#4, P#5 and P#6) patients reviewed was given pain medication, upon rating a pain level of six out of 10, on 11/19/23 at 5:03 p.m. with no reassessment of the pain level through disposition. Findings included: Continued review of the medical record revealed that on 11/19/23 at 5:03 p.m. RN AA administered oxycodone 10 mg (pain medication) to P#1 with a pain assessment of six. No pain reassessment was performed. A review of the facility’s policy titled, “Nursing Patient Assessment/Reassessment Policy”, policy #12930386, last revised 1/16/23, revealed that the purpose of the policy was to establish guidance for assessing and reassessing patients. It is the policy of the facility to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate assessment provided by qualified individuals within the facility, that the assessment process is multi-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and that assessing patients is a continuous, collaborative effort with all departments functioning as a team. The patient, family/significant other, are considered an integral part of the process. Continued review revealed that the nurse will review assessment data collected each shift to determine the patient’s progress toward discharge and to identify if additional problems are present which require new or modified interventions. A review of the facility’s policy titled, “Rights and Responsibilities of Patients”, policy #13089726, last revised 2/6/23, revealed that the purpose of the policy was to acknowledge patient’s rights and responsibilities and the facility’s responsibility to respond to each patient with personal dignity and respect. Continued review revealed that all patients have the right to access to treatment within the capacity and scope of the facility to respect and support the patient’s right to impartial access to treatment and services that are consistent with relevant laws and regulations and medically indicated, regardless of races, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, diagnosis, or sources of payment for care.”
All 6 inspections in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No deficiencies cited |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No deficiencies cited |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No deficiencies cited |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
How do patients fare?
- CMS’s overall CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. for it is 3 of 5.
- Of the measures behind its CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System., CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 7; safety of care, 1 better and 0 worse of 6; readmission, 0 better and 1 worse of 9.
- Patients rate it 2 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (483 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 62% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 57% would definitely recommend it.
- Infections, compared by CMS with the national benchmark (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI), no different than national benchmark; catheter urinary tract infections (CAUTI), no different than national benchmark; surgical site infections after colon surgery, no different than national benchmark; MRSA bloodstream infections, no different than national benchmark; C. diff infections, better than the national benchmark.
- CMS’s patient safety composite for serious complications, PSI 90, Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2024: no different than the national value.
- Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 11.5%, heart failure 9.4%, pneumonia 14%, COPD 8%, stroke 10.4%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
- Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 14.9%, heart failure 21.8%, pneumonia 17.2%, COPD 19.8%, hip or knee replacement 5.8%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
- After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; hospital admissions after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; emergency visits after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
- Emergency department patients spent a median of 222 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 1% left before being seen.
- 45% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock got the care CMS measures, SEP-1 (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
- Medicare’s spending per patient here is 0.96 times the national median (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024).
CMS, Hospital General Information, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Complications and Deaths - Hospital and Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital. Released Sep 30, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 5 | 2 of 5 |
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Medicare-certified acute care hospital since Jul 1, 1966.
- Ownership: proprietary.
- It is accredited by DNV, whose surveys stand in for the state’s routine inspections.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency on record in the last three years.
- Proprietary.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been penalized?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
- Not among the hospitals whose Medicare payments CMS cut under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program for fiscal year 2026.
- 4 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
What do patients say about their care?
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
- In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 2 of 5.
- 50% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who owns it?
- Piedmont Healthcare Inc. owns 100% directly since Oct 1, 2017.
- 6 owners or officers are people: Thomas Arnold (corporate officer); Michael J Mandl (corporate officer); Robert C Cross (corporate officer); Elizabeth Leddy (corporate officer); Blakely D Watts (managing employee (on the payroll)); Marvin Wynn (managing employee (on the payroll)).
- CMS’s Provider of Services file records 3 changes of ownership, the latest on Oct 1, 2017.
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Healthcare Inc. | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Oct 1, 2017 |
How does it compare nearby?
- No other hospital CMS lists is in Rockdale County.
CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
- QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
- In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information (xubh-q36u).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital.
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital (77hc-ibv8).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Complications and Deaths - Hospital (ynj2-r877).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital (632h-zaca).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital (yv7e-xc69).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital (rrqw-56er).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program (yq43-i98g).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated yearly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities (Hospital_and_other.DATA.Q3_2026.csv).
Released Oct 14, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies (Hospital_2567s_2010_to_2026YTD.xlsx).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital All Owners (Hospital_All_Owners_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital Enrollments (Hospital_Enrollments_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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