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Early Memorial Nursing Facility
11740 Columbia Street, Blakely, GA 39823
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.
Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Blakely, Georgia, certified for 127 beds and caring for about 85 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $177K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Early Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.9 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.8% | 30.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $177,463 | $177,463 | $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: 11 Dec 2025, 7 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×3 D ×12 E ×3 F ×4 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0837 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0727 | 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. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | C | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 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 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | F0837 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2023 | Fine | $177,463 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.8%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 27.5% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 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 | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 13.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.4% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.7% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Lifebrite Hospital Group Of Early Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echp, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2023 |
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 Early Memorial Nursing Facility been cited for?
24 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 Early Memorial Nursing Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $177K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Early Memorial Nursing Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Early Memorial Nursing Facility?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Echp, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Early Memorial Nursing Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
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.