Early Memorial Nursing Facility
Blakely, Georgia · CCN 115271
19 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2023.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 79
- Surveys
- 19
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 127
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Early · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1979
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 96 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
Dec 11, 2025
333 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.23 | 3.35 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.56 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 30.8% | 46.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J312.5% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1250.0% | E312.5% | F416.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C28.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5842×
Honor 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.
- F6002×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F7612×
Ensure 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.
- F8372×
Establish 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.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Early Memorial Nursing Facility, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF580Aug 22, 2023
Based on interviews, record reviews and facility policy Notification of Changes, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R#21), who was receiving oxygen, received adequate supervision and monitoring after a significant change in condition; facility failed to notify the physician and family of a significant change; and failed to ensure staff were following appropriate procedures for one of 21 sampled residents (R#21). On [DATE] a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 4:30 p.m. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 22, 2023
Based on interviews, record reviews and the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, the facility neglected Resident (R)#21, by failing to provide adequate monitoring and care once a change in condition was identified. This failure affected one of 22 residents sampled. This failure resulted in R#21 expiring. On [DATE] a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 4:30 p.m. The noncompliance related to the IJ was identified to have existed on [DATE]. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF835Aug 22, 2023
Based on interviews, record reviews, and review of the job summaries for the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON), the facility Administration failed to effectively oversee clinical and nursing functions to prevent neglect of one resident (R#21). The facility census was 90 residents. On [DATE] a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 4:30 p.m. The noncompliance related to the IJ was identified to have existed on [DATE]. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 11, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Food Storage: Dry Goods and Food Storage: Cold Foods, the facility failed to ensure that food was properly labeled and dated and in sanitary conditions to prevent foodborne illness. This failure had the potential to increase the prevalence and spread of foodborne illness and infection for 79 of 86 residents' receiving meals from the kitchen.Findings include: Review of the Food Policy titled Food Storage: Dry Goods revised 9/2017 and documented under procedures: 6. Storage areas will be neat, arranged for easy identification, and date marked as appropriate. In addition, Food Storage: Cold Foods dated 4/2018 and documented under procedures: 5. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Dec 11, 2025
Based on observation, interviews, and policy titled Equipment the facility failed to ensure that foodservice equipment will be clean, sanitary, and in proper working order. The practice has the potential to affect 79 residents of 86.Findings include:Food Policy titled Equipment under procedures number 1. All equipment will be routinely cleaned and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's directions and training materials.A tour with dietary manager on 12/9/2025 at 10:30am revealed the following concerns:1.Observation on 12/9/2025 of the oven revealed that the oven doors would not stay closed without putting a piece of cardboard, or another item at the top of the door.Interview during the tour with Dietary Manager of the kitchen on 12/9/2025 confirmed all surveyor 's identified… […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 79 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Dec 11, 2025Standard5 findings
- Jul 16, 2025Complaint4 findings
- Aug 7, 2024Standard1 finding
- Aug 22, 2023Complaint10 findings · 3 harm
- Nov 4, 2022Standard4 findings
- Aug 16, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Aug 16, 2019Standard10 findings
- Jan 10, 2019Complaint1 finding
Show the 11 earlier surveys
- Oct 29, 2018Complaint1 finding
- May 24, 2018Standard4 findings
- Apr 28, 2017Standard3 findings
- Oct 1, 2015Complaint4 findings
- Jun 25, 2015Standard1 finding
- Aug 27, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Apr 24, 2014Standard2 findings
- Jun 12, 2013—2 findings
- Jul 26, 2012—8 findings
- Jul 12, 2012—2 findings
- Oct 7, 2010—14 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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