Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center
405 Laurel Street · Nashville, GA · 31639 · 2295437335
108 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Eliyahu Mirlis
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.81 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
72% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 72% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 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 June 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · 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 June 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115343 · certified since May 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.