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Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion
163 East Tollison Street, Baxley, GA 31513
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.
Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion, in Baxley, Georgia, is certified for 101 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 7, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $19K and 1 payment denial.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Appling Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.8 | 19.8 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | — | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | — | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $18,966 | $18,966 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 21 May 2026, 13 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×1 D ×11 E ×2 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 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 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 23 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
| 9 Oct 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | Payment denial | — | 58 days |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Fine | $8,422 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Fine | $5,272 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Fine | $5,272 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators 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 | 20.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.4% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.2% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Baxley And Appling County Hospital Authority.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $19K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority and The Baxley and Appling County Hospital Authority. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.