Emanuel County Nursing Home
117 Kite Road · Swainsboro, GA · 30401 · 4782891334
49 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2023
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.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2021
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.
Corrected October 15, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 2, 2021
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.
Corrected October 15, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 2, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 2, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 30, 2021 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115704 · certified since October 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.