Brunswick, GA

Sears Manor Nursing Home

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $14,892 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3311 Lee Street, Brunswick, GA

(912) 264-1857

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

62

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Crossroads Medical Management

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.74

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.87

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.86

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.48

All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.62

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.11

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.52

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

0.82

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.86

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.23

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,471

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

39.85

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9928

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.89

Baseline 20.71% · Performance 18.70% · Measure score 5.89 · Achievement 5.89 · Improvement 4.96

Healthcare-associated infections

4.91

Baseline 7.45% · Performance 6.37% · Measure score 4.91 · Achievement 4.91 · Improvement 3.91

Total nurse turnover

1.36

Baseline 65.39% · Performance 58.11% · Measure score 1.36 · Achievement 1.36 · Improvement 1.30

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.78

Baseline 4.48 hours · Performance 4.15 hours · Measure score 3.78 · Achievement 3.78 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.53%
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 112 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 8.43%
Discharge to community 47.4%
50.57%
3.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 40% · Lower 95% interval 37.58%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.76
1.02
0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 83 · Denominator 83
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 83
Discharge self-care score 47.06%
53.69%
6.6 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 51
Discharge mobility score 33.33%
50.94%
17.6 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 51
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.2%
2.29%
1.1 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 83 · Adjusted rate 1%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.37%
7.12%
0.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 48 · Observed rate 4.17% · Lower 95% interval 2.82%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.25%
8.2%
5.9 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 89
Staff flu vaccination coverage 44.44%
42%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 40 · Denominator 90
Discharge function score 52.94%
56.45%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 51
Transfer of health information to provider 97.14%
95.95%
1.2 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 35
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 43.9%
25.2%
18.7 pts better
Numerator 18 · Denominator 41

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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 2.3 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
2.0
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.2%
8.8 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
3.2%
0.2 pts better
3.3%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
9.6%
9.6 pts better
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight 9.0%
5.9%
3.1 pts worse
5.4%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 9.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.4%
20.7%
4.3 pts better
19.6%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 16.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.8%
21.4%
11.6 pts better
16.7%
6.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 9.8% · 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 38.7%
17.9%
20.8 pts worse
16.3%
22.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 38.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.1%
16.2%
2.1 pts better
14.9%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 14.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.3%
1.1%
0.2 pts worse
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
2.5%
0.4 pts worse
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 15.0%
16.1%
1.1 pts better
19.8%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.0% · Q2 24.0% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 15.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
6.2%
2.9 pts better
5.1%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
80.4%
19.6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.4%
12.2%
0.8 pts better
12.0%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.4% · Observed 11.4% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.2%
2.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.1%
78.2%
17.9 pts better
79.7%
16.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.8%
24.2%
0.4 pts better
23.9%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.8% · Observed 25.7% · Expected 25.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-29 · Fire 2023-06-29

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-05 · Fire 2021-11-05

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

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 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-07-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-12-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

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 2025-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2025-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

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 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

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 2025-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2025-07-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

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 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

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 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-08-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-05

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2021-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-05

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 2021-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-05

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2021-12-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$3,728 2023-06-29

Fine

Fine · fine $3,728

Fine

$4,963 2023-06-29

Fine

Fine · fine $4,963

Fine

$6,201 2023-06-29

Fine

Fine · fine $6,201

Fine

Ownership

Crossroads Medical Management, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2004-07-01
Davis Iii, William C

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2016-06-01
Davis Iii, William C

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2016-06-01
Davis, William

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2004-07-01
Faircloth, Franklin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-07-01
Sears Nursing Home LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2004-07-01
Soundappan, Appavuchetty

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-04-01
Thomas, Shirca

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-07

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