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42/100DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (DAWSON, Georgia)
1159 GEORGIA AVE. S.E., DAWSON, Georgia 39842
Phone: 7064858573
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
57
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Terrell
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Georgia Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.56 | 0.50 | +0.06 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.36 | 3.61 | -0.25 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 43.8% | 46.8% | - |
Health Citation History
17 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-05 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-05 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-03-05 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-02-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-02-06 | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-06-03 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
2 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$121,401
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Fine | $121,401 | - |
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