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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 2.47. Adjusted RN hours: 0.23. Case-mix total: 4.31. Case-mix index: 1.577.
Total nursing staff turnover: 50.0%. RN turnover: 100.0%. Administrators who left: 2.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 1 fine totaling $4,017, and 0 payment denials.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Cycle 1 standard survey: August 9, 2025. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 15. Cycle 1 total health score: 124.
Cycle 2 standard survey: July 31, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 12. Total weighted health survey score: 124.5.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 1 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F727 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2026 |
14 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F585 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
| F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · October 16, 2025 |
12 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 1, 2024 |
| F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F625 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F758 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
| F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 31, 2024 |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2022 |
| F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2022 |
| F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 26, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Altamaha Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 2.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 30 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 1 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 2.78 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.