nursing home in Saint Marys, GA
Senior Care Center - St Marys
805 Dilworth Street, Saint Marys, GA 31558 · (912) 882-4281
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Senior Care Center - St Marys at a glance
Senior Care Center - St Marys is a 78-bed for-profit nursing home in Saint Marys, Georgia (Camden 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 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 21, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $4,072.
Nursing staff turnover is 62.5% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 78
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- March 20, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Camden County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115684
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) | 2 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.91 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.63 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.24 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 62.5% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.6% | 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) | 7 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 5 | 2 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 63 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $4,072 | $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 | 78 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 64 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.8% | 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) | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.3% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 33.1% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 30.7% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.9% | 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% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.2% | 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) | 97.3% | 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) | 91% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.5% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | 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 June 27, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 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 June 27, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | 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 June 27, 2026 |
| May 13, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 27, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | F Potential harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 21, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 21, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| November 21, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2025 |
| March 14, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 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 April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 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 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 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 April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 28, 2024 |
| March 14, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| June 30, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 12, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 12, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 12, 2022 |
| June 30, 2022 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 12, 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 $4,072 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $4,072 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT, RHONDIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| LACANILAO, ANGELITO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| BARKER, JEFFERY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2018 |
| CHITTY, STEPHEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| HAMPTON, KAY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| HARRIS, ROOSEVELT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HEPBURN, VALERIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| HEYS, ANGELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HODGES, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| LOOMIS, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| SUDDATH, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| TINDALL, CATINA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| TURNER, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
| WILSON, SHIRLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| CARTER, DENNY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| JORDAN, CHRISTY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2024 |
| LOOMIS, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| TINDALL, CATINA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| GRANT, RHONDIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2024 |
| PRUITTHEALTH ST MARY'S Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Senior Care Center - St Marys's rating?
Senior Care Center - St Marys 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 Senior Care Center - St Marys receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Senior Care Center - St Marys 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 Senior Care Center - St Marys?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Senior Care Center - St Marys and how do I contact it?
Senior Care Center - St Marys is at 805 Dilworth Street, Saint Marys, GA 31558. Phone: (912) 882-4281.
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.