Cordele Health and Rehabilitation
1106 North 4th Street · Cordele, GA · 31015 · 2292731227
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 May 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 May 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 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 May 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
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 November 14, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 30, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C September 30, 2021
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected November 14, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115429 · certified since August 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.