Milledgeville, GA

Bostick Nursing Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $546,749 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1700 Bostick Circle, Milledgeville, GA

(478) 414-9600

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

280

Certified beds

Average residents

245

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2017-05-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.34

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.31

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.53

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

1.72

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

35%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

72%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	2.2 0.6 pts better	1.9 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	2.0 0.6 pts worse	1.8 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.7%	91.2% 6.5 pts better	93.4% 4.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.8%	95.0% 3.8 pts better	95.5% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.2%	3.2% About the same	3.3% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	49.1%	9.6% 39.5 pts worse	11.4% 37.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.9%	5.9% About the same	5.4% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	13.0%	20.7% 7.7 pts better	19.6% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	30.7%	17.9% 12.8 pts worse	16.3% 14.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	29.0%	16.2% 12.8 pts worse	14.9% 14.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	6.7%	1.1% 5.6 pts worse	1.0% 5.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	7.6%	2.5% 5.1 pts worse	1.7% 5.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	14.0%	16.1% 2.1 pts better	19.8% 5.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.0%	6.2% 0.8 pts worse	5.1% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	48.1%	80.4% 32.3 pts worse	81.7% 33.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	20.3%	12.2% 8.1 pts worse	12.0% 8.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	2.2% 2.2 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	83.3%	78.2% 5.1 pts better	79.7% 3.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.6%	24.2% 6.6 pts better	23.9% 6.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-05-30 · Fire 2024-05-30

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-03 · Fire 2022-11-03

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-01 · Fire 2019-08-01

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-06-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-12-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2019-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2019-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-09-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2019-09-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2019-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-09-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-09-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-12-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-12-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-06-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-15

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-17

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-17

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-01

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-17

K · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-01

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2023-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-12-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-01