Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
2055 Rex Road · Lake City, GA · 30260 · 4043611028
242 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 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
2.99 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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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 | 2.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · 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 September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 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 December 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
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 December 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 1, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
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 September 1, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 1, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115535 · certified since January 4, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.