River Brook Healthcare Center
390 Sweat Street · Homerville, GA · 31634 · 9124875328
92 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Beacon Health Management
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $16,720 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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.
2 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.
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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,720 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 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 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 28, 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 December 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 28, 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 December 9, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 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 April 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 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 April 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 29, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected April 14, 2024 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,360 |
| September 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,360 |
| September 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115635 · certified since May 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.