EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY
11740 COLUMBIA STREET, BLAKELY, GA 39823 · CCN 115271
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 127
- Avg residents/day
- 98.8
- Phone
- 2297233796
Inspection history vs Georgia & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Georgia avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-11 | 9 | 6.1 | 9.5 | +2.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-08-07 | 1 | 5.8 | 9.8 | -4.8 better |
| 3 | 2022-11-04 | 14 | 4.8 | 9.3 | +9.2 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.83 | 34.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.46 | 23.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.07 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $177,463
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFEBRITE HOSPITAL GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 2
- Chain avg overall
- 2.00 / 5
Inspection citations (24)3 immediate jeopardy
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-07-16 · Health · corrected 2025-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-09-26
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2022-11-04 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-11-04 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2022-11-04 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2022-11-04 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECHP, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2023-02-01 |
| DUNN, MORGAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-02-01 |
| CUSHING, GINGER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-11-01 |
Other facilities in BLAKELY
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.