13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Metter, GA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
475 Washington Street, Metter, GA
(912) 685-2168
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
120
Certified beds
Average residents
93
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Beacon Health Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.23
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.97
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.74
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
80%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.2
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.0
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.7% |
91.2%
16.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
18.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.7% |
95.0%
8.3 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.4% |
3.2%
1.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.8% |
9.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.8% |
5.9%
5.1 pts better
|
5.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.9% |
20.7%
13.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.3 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 | 39.0% |
17.9%
21.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
22.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 39.0% |
16.2%
22.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
24.1 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 | 0.8% |
2.5%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.4% |
16.1%
2.7 pts better
|
19.8%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
6.2%
4.1 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.7% |
80.4%
28.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
30 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 24.0% |
78.2%
54.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
55.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Inspection history
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-02
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-04
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 2024-10-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-04
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 2024-10-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-04-09
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 2023-04-09
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected 2023-04-09
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-04-09
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 2022-01-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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