Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation
506 Sumter St · Montezuma, GA · 31063 · 4784728168
100 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $24,284 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 30, 2023 · 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 December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2023
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 August 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $5,365 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $6,500 |
| July 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
| July 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,963 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115364 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.