Brown Health and Rehabilitation
545 Cook Street · Royston, GA · 30662 · 7062451900
144 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115090 · certified since December 4, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.