Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-03 · Fire 2025-04-03
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cordele, GA
Cordele Health And Rehabilitation
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1106 North 4th Street, Cordele, GA
(229) 273-1227
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.72
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.93
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
80%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.2
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.5 |
2.0
2.5 pts worse
|
1.8
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
91.2%
7.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% |
95.0%
3.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
9.6%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
5.9%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.6% |
20.7%
3.1 pts better
|
19.6%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.0% |
21.4%
2.4 pts better
|
16.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
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 | 24.0% |
17.9%
6.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.1% |
16.2%
0.1 pts better
|
14.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.1%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
2.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.4% |
16.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 12.4% |
6.2%
6.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.6% |
80.4%
13.2 pts better
|
81.7%
11.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.8% |
12.2%
9.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
2.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.6% |
78.2%
10.4 pts better
|
79.7%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 36.6% |
24.2%
12.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
12.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-04-27 · Fire 2023-04-27
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-30 · Fire 2021-09-30
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
K232 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2021-11-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
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 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
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 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
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 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
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 2023-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
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 2021-11-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
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 2021-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-11-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-30
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 2021-11-14
C · Minimal harm
2021-09-30
F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2021-11-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Almeida, Nestor
Corporate Director · Individual
Carter, Jessica
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carter, Jessica
Corporate Officer · Individual
Gautney, Steven
Corporate Officer · Individual
Teemer, Vickie
Corporate Director · Individual
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