Deficiency Index

F576 citations in Georgia

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F576 in Georgia. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Georgia cites F576 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.48×

1.48 times the share F576 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Georgia citations0.17%

Of every deficiency written in Georgia in 2025, this is the portion that was F576.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Georgia surveyors wrote

F576 findings written in Georgia, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJanuary 15, 2026

Based on observations and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to provide the right to communicate in their preferred language for one of three residents (R76) reviewed for communication. The deficient practice had the potential for R76 not to receive needed care and services. Findings include:Review of the facility's undated document titled Notice of Nondiscrimination revealed the name of company organization provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, including: Qualified sign language interpreters; Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats). …

Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadJune 4, 2025

Based on resident and staff interviews and review of the facility policy titled Individual Rights and Responsibilities, the facility failed to ensure mail delivery service was provided to residents on Saturdays. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents in the facility. The facility census was 55. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Individual Rights and Responsibilities, dated 12/6/2019, revealed the Residents' Rights section included, . I. Mail and Electronic Mail: 1. …

SGMC Health Villa

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Recent years

YearShare of Georgia citationsvs expected
20230.09%0.67×
20250.17%1.48×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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