Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Quitman, GA
Hospital Authority Of Brooks County, Georgia, The
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1901 West Screven Street, Quitman, GA
(229) 263-6100
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
188
Certified beds
Average residents
138
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.59
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.91
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.47
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.97
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.50
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.57
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.46
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.60
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.03
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.35
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
27%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
8,197
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
27.52
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9846
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 18.38% · Performance 21.44% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0.63
Baseline 6.94% · Performance 7.65% · Measure score 0.63 · Achievement 0.63 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.48
Baseline 27.56% · Performance 33.10% · Measure score 7.48 · Achievement 7.48 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.90
Baseline 3.74 hours · Performance 3.90 hours · Measure score 2.90 · Achievement 2.90 · Improvement 0.28
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.79% |
10.72%
3.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 99 · Observed rate 20.2% · Lower 95% interval 10.17% |
| Discharge to community | 43.94% |
50.57%
6.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 35.9% · Lower 95% interval 34.8% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.45 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 85.14% |
95.27%
10.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 74 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.35% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 74 |
| Discharge self-care score | 16.67% |
53.69%
37 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 48 |
| Discharge mobility score | 20.83% |
50.94%
30.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 48 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.41% |
2.29%
3.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 74 · Adjusted rate 3.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.65% |
7.12%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 8.93% · Lower 95% interval 3.9% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 253 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 15.51% |
42%
26.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 245 |
| Discharge function score | 18.75% |
56.45%
37.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 48 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 26 |
| 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 8 · Denominator 40 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.2
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.0
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% |
91.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.5% · Q2 86.9% · Q3 86.3% · Q4 86.8% · 4Q avg 86.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% |
95.0%
2.3 pts better
|
95.5%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.3% |
3.2%
2.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.3% |
9.6%
5.3 pts better
|
11.4%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
5.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 8.4% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.5% |
20.7%
7.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.7% · Q2 31.3% · Q3 29.5% · Q4 24.2% · 4Q avg 28.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.1% |
21.4%
1.3 pts better
|
16.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.5% · Q2 18.3% · Q3 21.3% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 20.1% · 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 | 12.3% |
17.9%
5.6 pts better
|
16.3%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 12.2% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.4% |
16.2%
3.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.8% · Q2 25.7% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 19.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% |
1.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.6% |
2.5%
2.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
16.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.5% · Q2 21.4% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
6.2%
1.1 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.2% |
80.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
7.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 54.1% · Q2 78.1% · Q3 75.9% · Q4 93.3% · 4Q avg 74.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.9% |
12.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.9% · Observed 16.3% · Expected 11.5% · 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 · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.1% |
78.2%
20.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
21.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 58.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.8% |
24.2%
3.4 pts better
|
23.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.8% · Observed 22.4% · Expected 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-28 · Fire 2024-03-28
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-14 · Fire 2022-07-14
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-10-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-05-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-05-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K751 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Corrected 2024-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-05-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-08-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
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 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
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 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
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 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
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 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-24
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 2025-08-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-24
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 2025-08-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
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 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-12
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-28
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
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 2022-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nearby options
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