Sears Manor Nursing Home
3311 Lee Street · Brunswick, GA · 31521 · 9122641857
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Crossroads Medical Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $14,892 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 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 July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 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 July 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 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 August 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 20, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2021
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 December 20, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $4,963 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $6,201 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115520 · certified since May 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.