Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion
163 East Tollison Street · Baxley, GA · 31513 · 9123679841
101 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $18,966 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $18,966 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2022
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.
Corrected November 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2021
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 June 27, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C May 13, 2021
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected June 27, 2021 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C May 13, 2021
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 27, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $5,272 |
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $5,272 |
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,422 |
| March 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | 58 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115262 · certified since January 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.