Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia, the
1901 West Screven Street · Quitman, GA · 31643 · 2292636100
188 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
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 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 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 August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 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 May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
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 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 28, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 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 August 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115498 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.