ElderGrade
D

43/100

Below average

Dawson Health And Rehabilitation

1159 Georgia Ave. S.e., Dawson, GA 39842

CMS 1/5 stars (706) 485-8573
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $121,401 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 10/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 2/15 Enforcement 2/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $121,401 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.34 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.97 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 45.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 5, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 5, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

L Feb 6, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

L Feb 6, 2025 F0700 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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) Cor...

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

L Feb 6, 2025 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Feb 6, 2025 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ETHICA HEALTH, which operates 50 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TERRELL COUNTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
CABLE, PAUL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HILL, STACEY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WALL, JOSEPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WARNOCK, RALPH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GAINT, TIMOTHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HILL, STACEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Dawson Health And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Dawson Health And Rehabilitation? +

Dawson Health And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of D (43 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Dawson Health And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.34 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Dawson Health And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 17 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Dawson Health And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Dawson Health And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.