Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin
Dublin, Georgia · CCN 115376
23 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 89
- Surveys
- 23
- Harm or worse
- 5
- 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
- 126
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- REGIONAL HEALTH PROPERTIES
- County
- Laurens · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 96 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
Mar 15, 2026
239 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 | 3.37 | 3.35 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.21 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $16,801 across 2 penalties
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J314.3% | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1152.4% | E14.8% | F523.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C14.8% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F8352×
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5541×
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- F5681×
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF580Jul 11, 2024
Based on staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician of a significant change in condition for one of seven sampled residents (R) (R1) related to respiratory distress and the need for further medical treatment. On [DATE], R1 exhibited shortness of breath, tripoding (leaning forward to maximize lung expansion), and a decreased oxygen saturation of 83 percent. 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. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Jul 11, 2024
Based on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled Freedom of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; Abuse Prevention: Fast Alerts, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from neglect by staff for one of seven sampled residents (R) (R1). Specifically, R1 had a significant change of condition while in respiratory distress and required further medical treatment. R1 expired less than four hours after being placed in his bed by staff. 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. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF835Jul 11, 2024
Based on staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) job descriptions titled Title: License Nursing Home Administrator and Title: Director of Nursing, the facility Administration failed to ensure that one of seven sampled residents (R) (R1) was free from neglect by staff when R1 was in respiratory distress asking for help. In addition, the facility Administration failed to provide oversight and monitoring of care and services to R1 for further medical treatment. This failure resulted in R1 expiring in his room alone and gripping the handrails. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF770Apr 6, 2025
Based on staff interview, record review, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988(CLIA) regulations, the facility failed to ensure a current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CLIA Certificate of Waiver. The facility census was 56. Findings include: Review of the CDC CLIA website revealed The CLIA of 1988 regulations apply to all United States (US) facilities or sites that test human specimens for health or disease assessment. Review of the CLIA of 1988 regulations revealed .Certification of Laboratories . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Apr 6, 2025
Based on staff interviews and facility document review, the facility failed to employ a qualified dietitian. This deficient practice had the potential to place the 56 residents residing in the facility at risk of unmet nutritional needs and a diminished quality of life. Findings include: A job description for the Registered Dietitian was requested and was not provided. Review of the facility-provided document titled Dietary Manager included, Job Summary: The primary purpose of the Dietary Manager position is to assist the Dietitian in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department. An interview on 4/4/2025 at 8:30 am with the Dietary Manager (DM) revealed the facility did not have a Registered Dietitian (RD). […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 89 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 15, 2026Standard and complaint4 findings
- Apr 6, 2025Standard and complaint7 findings
- Jul 11, 2024Complaint6 findings · 3 harm
- May 1, 2024Complaint3 findings
- Feb 22, 2024Standard1 finding
- Dec 19, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Apr 8, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings
- Dec 10, 2019Complaint2 findings
Show the 15 earlier surveys
- Aug 26, 2019Complaint4 findings
- Jan 17, 2019Standard8 findings
- Sep 7, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Feb 15, 2018Standard4 findings
- Dec 20, 2017Complaint5 findings
- Oct 7, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Dec 16, 2016Standard16 findings
- Jul 26, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jul 14, 2016Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Apr 23, 2015Standard1 finding
- Aug 20, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Dec 5, 2013—10 findings
- Apr 27, 2012—1 finding
- Jan 7, 2011—1 finding
- Aug 19, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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