Place At Martinez: Dietary Deficiencies Found - GA
Federal inspectors found The Place at Martinez couldn't show it had offered or documented refusal of pneumonia vaccines for residents identified as R25 and R63 during a November 21 complaint investigation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all adults 65 and older. The agency's guidelines specify that a PCV20 or PCV21 vaccine should be given at least one year after an initial PPSV23 vaccination.
Resident 25 received a Pneumovax 23 shot on May 21, 2022, according to the facility's electronic medical records. But inspectors found no documentation that the resident was offered or refused the recommended follow-up vaccination that should have been administered by May 2023.
The resident was admitted with diabetes and was of eligible age for the vaccination program.
Resident 63 had no documentation showing the facility offered or documented refusal of any pneumonia vaccination, despite being currently of eligible age.
When inspectors interviewed the infection preventionist at 2:15 PM on November 21, she said she "did not keep up with vaccinations" and that Licensed Practical Nurse 4 was handling the immunization program.
Two hours later, inspectors told LPN4 about the missing documentation for both residents. The nurse said she would gather the information and bring it to the inspection team.
At 4:45 PM, the Director of Nursing told inspectors the facility's standard practice was to review residents' immunizations upon admission. "Our expectation is to check and see if the resident is in the GRITS system," she said, referring to the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions Services.
She said the facility started flu vaccine consents in September and "also revisited the residents' Pneumovax vaccines" during that time.
The facility provided no additional documentation before inspectors completed their investigation.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to develop and implement policies for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The CDC guidelines reviewed by inspectors emphasized the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for older adults, who face higher risks of serious complications from pneumonia.
The inspection covered 27 residents, with inspectors finding vaccination documentation problems for two of the five residents they examined in detail.
Inspectors classified the violation as having minimal harm or potential for actual harm, but noted the failure "had the potential to put these residents at increased risk of developing pneumonia."
The November inspection was conducted in response to a complaint about the facility. The Place at Martinez serves residents with various medical conditions requiring skilled nursing care.
Pneumonia poses particular risks for nursing home residents, who often have compromised immune systems and underlying health conditions. The CDC's vaccination recommendations reflect the serious nature of pneumococcal disease in older adults.
The facility's infection preventionist acknowledged during the inspection that she wasn't maintaining oversight of the vaccination program, despite infection control being a core responsibility of that role.
The documentation gaps meant inspectors couldn't verify whether eligible residents had been given the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving vaccinations or had made informed decisions to refuse them.
Federal nursing home regulations require facilities to ensure residents receive appropriate preventive care, including vaccinations recommended by medical authorities. The missing documentation represented a breakdown in the facility's systems for tracking and providing essential health services.
The inspection findings highlighted the importance of maintaining complete immunization records, particularly for vaccines with specific timing requirements like the pneumococcal series that requires follow-up doses.
Full Inspection Report
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PLACE AT MARTINEZ, THE in AUGUSTA, GA was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 21, 2025.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends pneumococcal vaccination for all adults 65 and older.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.