BOSTICK NURSING CENTER in Milledgeville, GA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with very low staffing (1 star) and quality measures (1 star) despite a higher health inspection rating of 3 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 0.46 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: November 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 0.4579.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.17
Licensed practical nurses
0.29
Nurse aides
0.00
Weekend nursing
0.46
Hours per resident per day.
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
20%33.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%0.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.2%4.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%8.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
35.4%11.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.1%16.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%13.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.3%4.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.5%15%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
52.9%45.6%Improving
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
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
40.7%33.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited August 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Occupancy
243 residents on an average day (87% of 280 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 9 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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.