nursing home in Jesup, GA
Altamaha Healthcare Center
1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31545 · (912) 427-7792
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Altamaha Healthcare Center at a glance
Altamaha Healthcare Center is a 62-bed for-profit nursing home in Jesup, Georgia (Wayne 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 2.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 9, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $4,017.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 62
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Beacon Health Management
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Wayne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115577
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) | 1 / 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) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.78 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.26 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.67 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.60 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 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) | 15 | 5 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 124.5 | 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) | $4,017 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| 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 | 62 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 52 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.1% | 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) | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 31.3% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 26.1% | 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) | 27.1% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.7% | 15.8% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 100% | 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) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.4% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 30 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 Complaint | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 15, 2026 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 21, 2025 |
| August 9, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | 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 October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 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 October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 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 October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 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 October 16, 2025 |
| August 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2025 |
| July 31, 2024 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 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 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 August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 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 August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| July 31, 2024 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 31, 2024 |
| June 24, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 26, 2022 |
| June 24, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 26, 2022 |
| June 24, 2022 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 26, 2022 |
| June 24, 2022 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 26, 2022 |
| June 24, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 26, 2022 |
| June 24, 2022 Standard | 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 July 26, 2022 |
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 $4,017 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWC HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| PWW HEALTHCARE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| WERTHEIM, BRUCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Altamaha Healthcare Center's rating?
Altamaha Healthcare Center 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 Altamaha Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Altamaha Healthcare Center 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 Altamaha Healthcare Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Beacon Health Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Altamaha Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
Altamaha Healthcare Center is at 1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31545. Phone: (912) 427-7792.
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.