Providence Healthcare
1011 South Green Street · Thomaston, GA · 30286 · 7066476693
110 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Beacon Health Management
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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
2.78 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2026 · 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 May 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected May 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 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 August 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 1, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115484 · certified since October 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.