Savannah, GA

Thunderbolt Care Center LLC

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $292,548 in total fines with 28 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3223 Falligant Avenue, Savannah, GA

(912) 691-2512

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

0 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

134

Certified beds

Average residents

15

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Peach Health Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-01-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
2.2
0.3 pts worse
1.9
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
2.0
1.4 pts worse
1.8
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.3%
91.2%
9.9 pts worse
93.4%
12.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
95.0%
7.1 pts worse
95.5%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
3.2%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.9%
9.6%
4.7 pts better
11.4%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.4%
5.9%
7.5 pts worse
5.4%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.8%
21.4%
1.6 pts better
16.7%
3.1 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 8.5%
17.9%
9.4 pts better
16.3%
7.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.5%
16.2%
5.7 pts better
14.9%
4.4 pts better
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 0.0%
2.5%
2.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
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 8.5%
6.2%
2.3 pts worse
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 37.8%
80.4%
42.6 pts worse
81.7%
43.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.2%
12.2%
About the same
12.0%
0.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
2.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 35.0%
78.2%
43.2 pts worse
79.7%
44.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 30.2%
24.2%
6 pts worse
23.9%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

28 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-18 · Fire 2023-04-18

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-06-11 · Fire 2021-06-11

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-07-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-07-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-05-23

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.

Not marked corrected

G · Actual harm 2025-05-23

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.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

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.

Not marked corrected

B · Minimal harm 2025-05-16

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Not marked corrected

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-23

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2025-05-05

L · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-23

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-23

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-05-05

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-03-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

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 2025-03-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-03-27

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-14

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Not marked corrected

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-12

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 2025-01-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-12

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-05-05

G · Actual harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-06-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2025-01-20

B · Minimal harm 2024-12-12

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-06-08

G · Actual harm 2023-04-18

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

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 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

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 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2023-05-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-05-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

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 2021-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2021-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2021-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Corrected 2021-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

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 2021-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2021-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2021-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

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 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2021-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-07-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$277,362 2024-12-12

Fine

Fine · fine $277,362

Fine

$0 2024-12-12

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-01-21 · 143 days

143 day denial

$15,186 2023-04-18

Fine

Fine · fine $15,186

Fine

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