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Inspection citations at Fulton County Medical Center

23 citations on record, 2 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2025 7 0
2024 12 2
2023 4 0
D April 17, 2025 Tag F0908 Corrected Jun 2025

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 17, 2025 Tag F0880 Corrected Jun 2025

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 17, 2025 Tag F0849 Corrected Jun 2025

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 17, 2025 Tag F0657 Corrected Jun 2025

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D April 17, 2025 Tag F0623 Corrected Jun 2025

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 17, 2025 Tag F0761 Corrected Jul 2025

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E April 17, 2025 Tag F0760 Corrected Jun 2025

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D December 3, 2024 Tag F0842 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G December 3, 2024 Tag F0607 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Actual harm to a resident

G December 3, 2024 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected Dec 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0867 Corrected Jun 2024

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0730 Corrected Jun 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0689 Corrected Jun 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0686 Corrected Jun 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0580 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 1, 2024 Tag F0554 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 1, 2024 Tag F0657 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 1, 2024 Tag F0656 Corrected Jun 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 1, 2024 Tag F0812 Corrected Jun 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D June 28, 2023 Tag F0730 Corrected Aug 2023

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D June 28, 2023 Tag F0695 Corrected Aug 2023

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D June 28, 2023 Tag F0607 Corrected Aug 2023

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D June 28, 2023 Tag F0580 Corrected Aug 2023

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.