Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
36261 North Okefenokee Drive · Folkston, GA · 31537 · 9122668810
92 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Beacon Health Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 18, 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 January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 7, 2025
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
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 June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected June 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · 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 December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2021
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 June 25, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 25, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115630 · certified since January 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.