Cycle 1
Health 2024-12-22 · Fire 2024-12-22
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Ocilla, GA
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
710 North Irwin Avenue, Ocilla, GA
(229) 468-3890
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
30
Certified beds
Average residents
22
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2005-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.81
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.66
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.34
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.6 |
2.2
2.4 pts worse
|
1.9
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.0
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.5% |
91.2%
27.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
29.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
95.0%
1.3 pts better
|
95.5%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
3.2%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.8% |
9.6%
2.8 pts better
|
11.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.7% |
5.9%
3.2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 36.4% |
20.7%
15.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
16.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 37.0% |
21.4%
15.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
20.3 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 | 20.3% |
17.9%
2.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.7% |
16.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.2% |
2.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
16.1%
7 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% |
6.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.9% |
80.4%
12.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
13.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-07-02 · Fire 2023-07-02
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-12-02 · Fire 2021-12-02
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (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
2024-12-22
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
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 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-02-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-02
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-02
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
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 2026-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
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 2026-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-02-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
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 2025-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-22
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 2025-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-02
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 2023-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
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 2022-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-02
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Griffin, Sharon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcwhorter, Andrea
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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