The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY
BLAKELY, GA · Medicare-certified · 127 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall, with a 1-star health inspection rating and the lowest overall rating flag. Staffing is rated 4 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2288 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2288.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.41
- Weekend nursing
- 3.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
16.7%24.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%7.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.1%31.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
40.2%15.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.2%12.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—13%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.2%6.4%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—61.3%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 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 keep essential equipment working safely. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $177,463 in total fines.
- $177,463
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2017
Now operated by Early Memorial Nursing Facility, previously Early Memorial Nursing Home.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFEBRITE HOSPITAL GROUP · 2 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85.3 residents on an average day (67% of 127 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.