nursing home in Royston, GA
Brown Health and Rehabilitation
545 Cook Street, Royston, GA 30662 · (706) 245-1900
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Brown Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Brown Health and Rehabilitation is a 144-bed non-profit nursing home in Royston, Georgia (Franklin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.3% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 144
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ethica Health
- Medicare-certified since
- December 4, 1968
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Franklin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115090
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.42 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.89 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.3% | 46% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 13 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 144 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 90 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 62.4% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 29% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.1% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.6% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 16.5% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 34.3% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.2% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.5% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0200 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 19, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 19, 2025 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2024 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have correct number of accessible exits for each story. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0241 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
| February 16, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN COUNTY HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2014 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| FRANKLIN COUNTY HOLDINGS, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2014 |
| RINGER, DAVE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| SINHA, DEANNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2015 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WALL, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| MOODY, TERESA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/06/2023 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2014 |
| GIPSON, TANA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2021 |
| LAMBERT, RENO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| RINGER, DAVE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| SINHA, DEANNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Brown Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Brown Health and Rehabilitation has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Brown Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Brown Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Brown Health and Rehabilitation?
It is non profit - other and part of Ethica Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Brown Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Brown Health and Rehabilitation is at 545 Cook Street, Royston, GA 30662. Phone: (706) 245-1900.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.