CHAPLINWOOD NURSING HOME in Milledgeville, GA has an overall 3-star rating. Its staffing and quality measures are both 2 stars, reported nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: June 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.547.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.23
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
2.50
Weekend nursing
3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.3%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.6%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
79.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.4%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 September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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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: 2 fines · $7,901 in total fines.
Federal fine
Sep 17, 2023
$3,951
Federal fine
Sep 17, 2023
$3,950
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Chain
Part of ETHICA HEALTH · 49 homes · 3.6 stars avg
Occupancy
85.4 residents on an average day (85% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 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.