Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion in Baxley, GA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing scores and 2-star quality measures. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged for special focus, received $18,966 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent cited problems included care planning, accident hazards/supervision, and administration.
Last inspection: May 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $18,966special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.3%19%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.3%4.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
11.2%5.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%18.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.8%18%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.9%31.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%2.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.1%16.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.8%76.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—47.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
28.6%85.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly hold, secure, and manage residents’ personal money kept by the facility. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 568 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Recent history
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,422 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,272 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $18,966 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 13, 2025
58 days
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
$8,422
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
$5,272
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
89.7 residents on an average day (89% of 101 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 47 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.