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
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 out of 5 for health inspections and quality measures, while staffing is rated 4 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7818 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7818.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
29%21.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%5.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%9.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%12.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.7%14.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%10.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.5%21.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0.8%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.2%13.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%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
- 80.7 residents on an average day (72% 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.