Gold City Health and Rehab
222 Moore Drive · Dahlonega, GA · 30533 · 7068643045
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: C. Ross Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$52,548 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.88 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $52,548 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
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 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024
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.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024
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 October 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C August 28, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $52,548 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115689 · certified since July 13, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.