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Dawson Health and Rehabilitation
1159 Georgia Ave. S.E., Dawson, GA 39842
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.
Certified for 60 beds, Dawson Health and Rehabilitation serves Dawson in Terrell County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 12, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $121K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 45.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Terrell Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.3 | 28.3 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 45.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $121,401 | $121,401 | $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: 5 Mar 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: L ×3 D ×14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0700 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 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 | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Jun 2024 | F0625 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Fine | $121,401 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.1%, RNs 50.0%; 0 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 | 22.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 14.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.7% | 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: Dawson Manor Nursing Home Llc. Chain: Ethica Health (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell County Holdings LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2023 |
| Clinical Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| Clinical Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| Community Ancillary Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| Systems Administrative Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| Terrell County Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2023 |
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 Dawson Health and Rehabilitation been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Dawson Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $121K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Dawson Health and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Dawson Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Ethica Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Clinical Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Dawson Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Mar 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.