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Abercorn Rehabilitation Center
11800 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center, in Savannah, Georgia, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chatham Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 21.4 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 52.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,868 | $4,963 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×16 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2025 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0578 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2023 |
| 25 May 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | Fine | $10,868 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.2%, RNs 80.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.1% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.2% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Abercorn Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2014 |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2017 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2014 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chatham County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Skilled Nursing Unit | Savannah | 22 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 31.8 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Oaks Health Ctr At the Marshes of Skidaway Island | Savannah | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21.7 | $9K | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Seaside | Port Wentworth | 101 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13.9 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Savannah Crossing of Journey LLC | Savannah | 107 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Savannah | Savannah | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 21.4 | $5K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Resorts At Pooler Inc | Pooler | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14.8 | $4K | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr | Savannah | 284 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9.5 | $93K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Rosewood At Tybee Island of Journey LLC, Theabuse iconSFF Candidate | Tybee Island | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 31.8 | $201K | 7 Jun 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Chatham County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Abercorn Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Abercorn Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Abercorn Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Abercorn Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC, John J Notermann Business Tr and Southern Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Abercorn Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.