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Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
710 North Irwin Avenue, Ocilla, GA 31774
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 30 beds, Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home serves Ocilla in Irwin County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2005.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 7, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 50.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Irwin Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.0 | 50.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 18 Jan 2026, 22 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | 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 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 17.8% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 31.7% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: Irwin County Hospital.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Irwin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Ocilla | Ocilla | 83 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10.8 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Irwin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?
Ownership type is government, county. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jan 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.