Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, the
1305 East North Street · Vidalia, GA · 30475 · 9125377922
168 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pruitthealth
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.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · 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 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · 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 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 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 September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 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 April 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
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 April 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2022
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 February 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
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 March 29, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 29, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 29, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115705 · certified since November 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.