Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-07 · Fire 2025-05-07
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Folkston, GA
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
36261 North Okefenokee Drive, Folkston, GA
(912) 266-8810
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
92
Certified beds
Average residents
68
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Beacon Health Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.17
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.10
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.57
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.53
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
100%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
64%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.2
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.0
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 62.5% |
91.2%
28.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
30.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.8% |
95.0%
8.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.7% |
3.2%
0.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
9.6%
9.2 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
5.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.6% |
20.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 41.5% |
21.4%
20.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
24.8 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 | 35.5% |
17.9%
17.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
19.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.0% |
16.2%
15.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
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 | 21.1% |
16.1%
5 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% |
6.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 29.4% |
80.4%
51 pts worse
|
81.7%
52.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.0% |
12.2%
1.2 pts better
|
12.0%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
2.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.1% |
78.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% |
24.2%
3.7 pts better
|
23.9%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-08 · Fire 2023-01-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-05-06 · Fire 2021-05-06
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-18
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 2026-01-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-18
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 2026-01-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-18
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-01-08
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-18
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2025-06-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
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 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-07
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
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 2023-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2023-12-29
G · Actual harm
2023-01-08
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 2023-02-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-08
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-06
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 2021-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-06-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Pww Healthcare, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Wertheim, Bruce
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Beacon Health Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Mckettrick, William
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Wertheim, Bruce
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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