01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-11 | 5 | 2025-12-11 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-08-07 | 5 | 2024-08-07 | 3 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-11-04 | 14 | 2022-11-04 | 0 |
CMS CCN 1152712026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Early Memorial Nursing Facility
11740 Columbia Street · Blakely, GA 39823 · Early County
Certified beds127CMS provider file
Recent citation rows27current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
27 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 3 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-12-11 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-12-11 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-12-11 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-12-11 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-12-11 · HEALTHF0908Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-102025-07-16 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03 · complaint2025-07-16 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03 · complaint2025-07-16 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03 · complaint2025-07-16 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03 · complaint2024-08-07 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18 · complaint2024-08-07 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-182024-08-07 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-182024-08-07 · FIREK0751Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-182023-08-22 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0580Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0686Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0727Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0835Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0837Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2023-08-22 · HEALTHF0844Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaint2022-11-04 · HEALTHF0570Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-1603 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-22 | Fine | $177,463 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- ECHP, INC.Organization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 02/01/2023
- CUSHING, GINGERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2017
- DUNN, MORGANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.23per resident day
RN hours0.56per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.54per resident day
Staff turnover30.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Georgia ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.