NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Blakely, GA, with 127 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 27 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
11740 Columbia Street · Blakely, GA 39823 · Early County
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.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Early Memorial Nursing Facility in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| 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 reports 27 citation rows, including 3 with G–L codes and 3 with J–L codes.
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.
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 · 2026-02-10Develop 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 · 2026-02-10Ensure 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 · 2026-02-10Procure 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 · 2026-02-10Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-10Protect 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 · complaintTimely 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 · complaintProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-03 · complaintEnsure 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 · complaintGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18 · complaintKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18Honor 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 · complaintImmediately 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 · complaintProtect 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 · complaintProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaintProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-26 · complaintHave 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 · complaintEnsure 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 · complaintAdminister 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 · complaintEstablish 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 · complaintFollow 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 · complaintAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-16The August 2026 file contains 1 penalty row and $177,463 in listed fines for this provider record.
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 |
CMS matched 3 ownership disclosure rows to Early Memorial Nursing Facility; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
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.
CMS reports 4.23 total nurse hours and 0.56 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second published facility record in Blakely, GA met the local peer rule in this release.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
