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
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Score breakdown
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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 | — | 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) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2022 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.