Chaplinwood Nursing Home
325 Allen Memorial Drive Sw · Milledgeville, GA · 31061 · 4784538514
100 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2023
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.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2022
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.
Corrected June 20, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 20, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,950 |
| September 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,951 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115477 · certified since November 27, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.