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Health Inspection

Westminster Commons

May 22, 2025 · Atlanta, GA · 560 St Charles Ave, Ne
Citations 2
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 90
Provider ID 115674
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Westminster Commons
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Inspection Summary

WESTMINSTER COMMONS in ATLANTA, GA — inspection on May 22, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF600
Few affected

115674

Review of the facility's policy titled, Call Light, Answering, dated April 2022 indicated, The purpose of this procedure is to respond to the resident's requests and needs.

Key Procedural Points .When the resident is in bed or confined to a chair be sure the call light is within easy reach of the resident .

Review of R136's undated Admission Record, located in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) under the Profile tab, revealed R136 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included functional quadriplegia, displaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, posterior subluxation [incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ] of right hip, contracture of muscle unspecified upper arm, contracture of muscle left upper arm, contracture of muscle right lower leg, contracture of muscle left lower leg, and complete lesion at C5 [cervical spinal vertebrae] level of cervical spinal cord.

Review of R136's Nursing Initial 48-hour Care Plan, dated 10/31/24 and located under the Assessment tab of the EMR, indicated, Specialty Interventions Related to Resident's Health Condition.

Intervention: Resident call light and bedside table on dominant side.

Review of R136's Care Plan, dated 11/01/24 and located under the Care Plan tab of the EMR, indicated [name of R136] is (high) risk for falls r/t [related to] Paralysis, bilateral [affecting both sides] lower/upper extremity contractures.

Interventions were Be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed.

The resident needs prompt response to all requests for assistance.

Review of the R136's Admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 11/07/24 and located in the resident's EMR under the MDS tab indicated the facility assessed the resident to have a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15 which indicated the resident was cognitively intact.

The MDS also indicated R136 had impairments on both sides of the upper and lower extremities, and the resident was completely dependent on staff for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

115674

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 115674 B.

Wing 05/22/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Westminster Commons 560 St Charles Ave, NE Atlanta, GA 30308

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ATLANTA, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WESTMINSTER COMMONS or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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