Abercorn Rehabilitation Center
11800 Abercorn Street · Savannah, GA · 31419 · 9129254402
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,868 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
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 April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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 February 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 24, 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115132 · certified since May 15, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.