9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Appling, GA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $19,321 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6698 Washington Road, Appling, GA
(706) 541-0462
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
84
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-08-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.23
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.62
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.60
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
57%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.6 |
2.2
1.4 pts worse
|
1.9
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.0 |
2.0
2 pts worse
|
1.8
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.4% |
91.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.2%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.8% |
9.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 15.3% |
5.9%
9.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.9% |
20.7%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 36.4% |
21.4%
15 pts worse
|
16.7%
19.7 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 | 28.0% |
17.9%
10.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 35.0% |
16.2%
18.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
20.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
1.1%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
2.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.6% |
16.1%
3.5 pts better
|
19.8%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% |
6.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.7% |
80.4%
1.3 pts better
|
81.7%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.0% |
12.2%
3.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
2.2%
2 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 66.1% |
78.2%
12.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
13.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.9% |
24.2%
2.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-11-24
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 2025-11-24
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-06-27
Inspection history
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
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-12
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 2025-10-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-12
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
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
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 2025-10-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-12
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-12
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-28
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 2024-05-28
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-05-28
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 2024-05-28
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-05-28
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-06-27
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 2022-06-27
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2022-06-27
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $3,798
Fine
Fine · fine $3,176
Fine
Fine · fine $7,409
Fine
Fine · fine $1,764
Fine
Fine · fine $3,174
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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