nursing home in Montezuma, GA
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation
506 Sumter St, Montezuma, GA 31063 · (478) 472-8168
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation is a 100-bed non-profit nursing home in Montezuma, Georgia (Macon County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 18, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $15,593.
Nursing staff turnover is 61.4% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ethica Health
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Macon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115364
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.39 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.48 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.84 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 61.4% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
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) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 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) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $15,593 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 68 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 68.4% | 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) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.8% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 29.3% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| 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) | 19.8% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 10% | 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) | 96.8% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.3% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 84.5% | 80.3% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 9, 2026 |
| January 18, 2026 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 March 9, 2026 |
| September 15, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| September 4, 2024 Complaint | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2024 |
| November 30, 2023 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
| November 30, 2023 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
| November 30, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 29, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 2, 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 August 1, 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 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $15,593 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $6,500 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $5,365 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,728 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/19/2025 |
| MIMS, DEBRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2003 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2015 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| PITTMAN, JACQUELINE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WALL, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| MIMS, DEBRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/2022 |
| PITTMAN, JACQUELINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| WALKER, SHAWANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation has 3 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation is at 506 Sumter St, Montezuma, GA 31063. Phone: (478) 472-8168.
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.