Gold City Health and Rehab in Dahlonega, GA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star staffing and quality measures and 2-star health inspections. It reports 2.88 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has had $52,548 in fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: February 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $52,548recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8777.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.20
Licensed practical nurses
0.93
Nurse aides
1.75
Weekend nursing
2.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
51.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32.6%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
10%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.3%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.9%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
87.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — 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 protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $52,548 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $52,548 in total fines.
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
$52,548
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of C. ROSS MANAGEMENT · 9 homes · 2.2 stars avg
Occupancy
74.2 residents on an average day (73% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 21 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.