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
Chain footprint
21 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 2 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.14
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.87
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.84
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.60
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.34
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.59
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,726
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
0
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9803
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 24.06% · Performance 23.87% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.67% · Performance 8.39% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Performance 68.13% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.96 hours · Performance 3 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.77% |
10.72%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 88 · Observed rate 15.91% · Lower 95% interval 8.53% |
| Discharge to community | 40.9% |
50.57%
9.7 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 64 · Observed rate 29.69% · Lower 95% interval 29.55% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.83% |
95.27%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 48 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.08% |
0.77%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 48 |
| Discharge self-care score | 33.33% |
53.69%
20.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge mobility score | 37.5% |
50.94%
13.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 24 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.17% |
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 48 · Adjusted rate 3.95% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.39% |
7.12%
1.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 12.77% · Lower 95% interval 5.15% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.96% |
8.2%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 102 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 30.77% |
42%
11.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 117 |
| Discharge function score | 50% |
56.45%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 20% |
25.2%
5.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 25 |
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 · Adjusted 3.1 · Observed 4.9 · Expected 3.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 3.5 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 75.9% · Q2 70.3% · Q3 62.9% · Q4 59.2% · 4Q avg 67.4% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 70.2% |
| 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 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 32.4% · Q2 60.0% · Q3 48.3% · Q4 56.7% · 4Q avg 48.6% |
| 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 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 21.5% · Q4 27.4% · 4Q avg 17.0% |
| 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 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 15.5% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 15.7% |
| 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 · Q1 30.0% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 18.6% · Q4 15.6% · 4Q avg 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 40.0% · Q2 30.6% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 26.4% · 4Q avg 27.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 17.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 26.6% · Q3 24.6% · Q4 42.5% · 4Q avg 28.0% |
| 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 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 86.7% · Q2 49.3% · Q3 26.8% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 45.8% |
| 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 · Adjusted 20.0% · Observed 24.2% · Expected 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 55.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 27.5% · Observed 32.3% · Expected 28.0% · Used in QM five-star |
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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