nursing home in Dawson, GA
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation
1159 Georgia Ave. S.E., Dawson, GA 39842 · (706) 485-8573
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Dawson, Georgia (Terrell County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 5, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $121,401.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.1% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ethica Health
- Medicare-certified since
- October 31, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Terrell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115483
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 3.34 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.20 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.97 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.1% | 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) | 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) | 4 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 147 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $121,401 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 56 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.8% | 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) | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 14.2% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.7% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.4% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.7% | 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) | 9.3% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.2% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.6% | 95% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.1% | 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) | 67.9% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 64.2% | 80.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2026 |
| February 6, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | 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 March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 6, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| June 3, 2024 Complaint | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $121,401 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | Fine | $121,401 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRELL COUNTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2023 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
| COMMUNITY ANCILLARY SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| GAINT, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2026 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| TERRELL COUNTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2023 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2015 |
| HILL, STACEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| 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 | 09/30/2003 |
| GAINT, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2026 |
| HILL, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| WILLIAMS, WILMA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dawson Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation has 1 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 Dawson Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Dawson 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 Dawson Health and Rehabilitation?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Ethica Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Dawson Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation is at 1159 Georgia Ave. S.E., Dawson, GA 39842. Phone: (706) 485-8573.
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.