Hazelhurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center
180 Burkett Ferry Road · Hazlehurst, GA · 31539 · 9123753677
73 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 (3 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.
3 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.79 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 26, 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 October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 26, 2025 · 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 October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 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 March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 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 March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 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 March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 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 March 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115626 · 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.