Bostick Nursing Center

1700 Bostick Circle · Milledgeville, GA · 31061 · 4784149600

280 certified beds For profit - Individual

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.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 64
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 50
Context 5% 85

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-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected December 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 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 December 13, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 13, 2022 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 1, 2019

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    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 September 15, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 1, 2019

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Corrected September 15, 2019 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115732 · certified since May 31, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.