19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Tifton, GA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $22,032 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1451 Newton Drive, Tifton, GA
(229) 382-1665
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
75
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Harborview Health Systems
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.14
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.0
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.4% |
91.2%
23.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
26 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.2% |
95.0%
24.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
25.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 48.6% |
9.6%
39 pts worse
|
11.4%
37.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 17.0% |
5.9%
11.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
11.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.7% |
20.7%
5 pts better
|
19.6%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.0% |
21.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.3 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 | 27.1% |
17.9%
9.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.2% |
16.2%
1 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.2% |
1.1%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 9.0% |
2.5%
6.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.0% |
16.1%
11.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.4% |
6.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 45.8% |
80.4%
34.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
35.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.0% |
12.2%
7.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
2.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 55.7% |
78.2%
22.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
24 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.5% |
24.2%
3.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-18
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 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-01-18
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 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-01-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-02-28
Inspection history
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-01-28
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 2026-01-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-28
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 2026-01-28
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 2026-01-28
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 2026-01-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-01-28
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-09-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-16
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-16
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-05-10
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-14
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 2023-04-14
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-02-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-02-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-02-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-02-28
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-02-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $13,520
Fine
Fine · fine $4,256
Fine
Fine · fine $4,256
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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