Southwell Health and Rehabilitation
260 Mj Taylor Road · Adel, GA · 31620 · 2298968077
95 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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 October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
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 October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · 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 January 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2022
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 December 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 11, 2022 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115655 · certified since September 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.