Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10200 U.S. Hwy 1 South · Wadley, GA · 30477 · 4782525254
98 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Beacon Health Management
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 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
2.76 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,880 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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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 May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 30, 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 May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2023
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 November 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 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 March 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 7, 2024 | Fine | $15,880 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115679 · certified since September 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.