The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME
HIAWASSEE, GA · Medicare-certified · 112 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
1 of 5 overall
CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It reports 3.18 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had $64,214 in fines over the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1752 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $64,214recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1752.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.61
- Weekend nursing
- 2.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.2%21.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%10.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%6.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.5%5.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.8%9.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.9%11.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.6%23.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%1.1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11%20.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%1.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $64,214 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $64,214 in total fines.
- $64,214
Federal fine
Jun 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 90.3 residents on an average day (81% of 112 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.