10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Pooler, GA
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $4,017 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies
508 South Rogers Street, Pooler, GA
(912) 748-6840
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
122
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
1982-03-10
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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.95
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.15
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.66
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.51
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.43
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.50
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.15
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.58
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.82
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.31
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
57%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
7,433
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.77
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9856
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3
Baseline 21.33% · Performance 20.04% · Measure score 3 · Achievement 3 · Improvement 2.49
Healthcare-associated infections
3.76
Baseline 10.50% · Performance 8.16% · Measure score 3.76 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 3.76
Total nurse turnover
2.12
Performance 55.00% · Measure score 2.12 · Achievement 2.12 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.02
Baseline 3.44 hours · Performance 3.94 hours · Measure score 3.02 · Achievement 3.02 · Improvement 1.64
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.93% |
10.72%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 14.47% · Lower 95% interval 7.58% |
| Discharge to community | 43.27% |
50.57%
7.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 49 · Observed rate 36.73% · Lower 95% interval 31.95% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.18 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 88 · Denominator 88 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 88 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50.98% |
53.69%
2.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 51 |
| Discharge mobility score | 41.18% |
50.94%
9.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 51 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.27% |
2.29%
About the same
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 88 · Adjusted rate 1.98% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.16% |
7.12%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 55 · Observed rate 10.91% · Lower 95% interval 4.06% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 95.35% |
8.2%
87.1 pts better
|
Numerator 82 · Denominator 86 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 78.05% |
42%
36 pts better
|
Numerator 64 · Denominator 82 |
| Discharge function score | 58.82% |
56.45%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 51 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 46 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 14% |
25.2%
11.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 50 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
2.2
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.0
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.8% |
91.2%
5.6 pts better
|
93.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 94.9% · Q4 93.8% · 4Q avg 96.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.3% |
95.0%
7.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
3.2%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.0% |
9.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.8% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.5% |
5.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.0% |
20.7%
3.7 pts better
|
19.6%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.4% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 15.7% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 17.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.8% |
21.4%
14.6 pts better
|
16.7%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 6.8% · 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 | 14.6% |
17.9%
3.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 14.1% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.7% |
16.2%
7.5 pts better
|
14.9%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.4% |
16.1%
4.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 22.1% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 31.0% · 4Q avg 20.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
6.2%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.5% |
80.4%
0.1 pts better
|
81.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.6% · Q2 92.7% · Q3 79.0% · Q4 61.9% · 4Q avg 80.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.5% |
12.2%
2.7 pts better
|
12.0%
2.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.5% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
2.2%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.3% |
78.2%
6.1 pts better
|
79.7%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 84.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.2% |
24.2%
1 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.2% · Observed 30.8% · Expected 29.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-30
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 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-07-30
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-16
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 2022-05-10
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-29
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-01-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-29
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-01-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-30
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 2024-07-30
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 2024-07-30
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-07-30
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-07-30
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-30
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-05-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-05-10
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $4,017
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Individual
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