SEARS MANOR NURSING HOME in Brunswick, GA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3995.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.62
Licensed practical nurses
0.96
Nurse aides
1.82
Weekend nursing
3.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 66%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
10.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.8%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
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
96.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to monitor antibiotic use properly. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 881 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $14,892 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 29, 2023
$6,201
Federal fine
Jun 29, 2023
$4,963
Federal fine
Jun 29, 2023
$3,728
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of CROSSROADS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT · 6 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
62.8 residents on an average day (63% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 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.