The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Cordele Health and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: CORDELE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
CORDELE, GA · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cordele Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cordele, GA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9267 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9267.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19
- Nurse aides
- 1.47
- Weekend nursing
- 2.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
11.1%9.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.9%10.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%1.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%1.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.2%8.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.4%25%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%4.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%20.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.4%94.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited September 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
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 April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — 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 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 72.9 residents on an average day (73% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.