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

Inspection record 30% of score 65
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 39
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 73
Context 5% 75

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-day2.813.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.270.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.57≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year72%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E February 1, 2024

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected March 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F February 1, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 17, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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.