Southern Traditions

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
Southern Traditions was recognized and ceritified in 1995 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Southern Traditions which is located in 144 Depot Street Buchanan, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Southern Traditions is being offered ceritified services and products in Georgia.
Address:   144 Depot Street
       Buchanan, GA 30113

Phone:   (770) 646-5512

County: Haralson
Federal Provider Number: 115587
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Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Monday, May 1, 1995 (30 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Sovereign Healthcare Of Buchanan Llc
Ownership Type: For Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationSouthern Healthcare Management, LlcOperational/managerial Control
OrganizationSovereign Healthcare Holdings, Llc5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonJohn NotermannDirector/officer
PersonJohn Notermann5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonDonald MeltonDirector/officer
PersonDonald MeltonContracted Managing Employee
PersonCarolyn HowardW-2 Managing Employee
PersonRoyce CronquistDirector/officer
PersonRoyce Cronquist5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonKristine AibangbeeW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 60
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 51 (85% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Friday, August 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 29, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, August 15, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 29, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 7, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0045 (Proper backup exit lighting.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 29, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 7, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0066 (Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 29, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 7, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Plan Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, September 29, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0017 (Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, January 14, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0130 (Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, August 5, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 0
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
7%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
8%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
17%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
18%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
8%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
8%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
21%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
45%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
84%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
3%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
85%
84%

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