AZALEA TRACE NURSING CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Azalea Trace Nursing Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

AZALEA TRACE NURSING CENTER
910 TALBOTTON RD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
(706) 323-9513

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

95%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 104
  • Certified Beds: 110

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Non Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Special Care Low". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Azalea Trace Nursing Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-162.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-105.6%
Total Percent:8.1%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 6-107.1%
Total Percent:7.1%
 

Extensive Services

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Tracheostomy care or ventilator/respirator
19.2%
Total Percent:19.2%
 

Special Care High

  • Comatose
  • Septicemia
  • Diabetes with daily injections and a change of order two or more days
  • Quadriplegia with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and shortness of breath when lying flat
  • Fever with pneumonia, or vomiting, or weight loss, or feeding tube
  • Parenteral/IV feedings
  • Respiratory therapy for 7 days
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
15.2%
Total Percent:15.2%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Signs of depression
16.2%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
31.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
3.0%
Total Percent:50.5%
 

Rating Details For Azalea Trace Nursing Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 Minutes58 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours1 Hour and 9 Minutes41 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 30 Minutes2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 29 Minutes1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 59 Minutes4 Hours and 10 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Georgia are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityGeorgia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%94%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%94%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder7%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair15%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious11%15%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%8%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores7%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-2%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder62%51%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased6%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse7%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection10%10%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%88%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination88%88%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-4%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores22%12%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain4%16%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 09/30/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Follow All Laws and Professional Standards.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Keep Temperature Levels Comfortable and Safe.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Provide Special Eating Equipment and Utensils for Each Resident Who Needs Them.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Pharmacy Service

At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Quality Care

Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/26/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/14/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)08/06/2009$10,530

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Azalea Trace Nursing Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 09/30/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Exits and Egress

Exit Stairways and Towers That Are Smoke Proof.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 09/30/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/12/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

No-Smoking Signs Where Oxygen is Used.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009

Vertical Openings

Proper Stairway Enclosures and Vertical Shafts.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 08/06/2009
  • Correction Date: 09/18/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Human Resources of Georgia - Office of Regulatory Services - Retrieved 2011