Southland Healthcare and Rehab Center
606 Simmons St · Dublin, GA · 31040 · 4782721666
126 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Regional Health Properties
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $16,801 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
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 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · 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 April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2025
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 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · 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 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,301 |
| July 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115376 · certified since June 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.