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Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia, the
1901 West Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115498
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 19 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 2 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 12
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- August 28, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | August 28, 2025 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 28, 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 38 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
19 health citations across 4 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
August 28, 2025: 6 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| D | F-0584 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
June 24, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
| D | F-0600 | 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/08/2025 |
March 28, 2024: 9 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| C | F-0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0656 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0625 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0623 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| E | F-0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2024 |
July 14, 2022: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2022 |
| D | F-0584 | 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| 08/28/2025 | D | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| 08/28/2025 | D | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/12/2025 |
| 03/28/2024 | D | K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 03/28/2024 | D | K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 03/28/2024 | E | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 03/28/2024 | F | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 03/28/2024 | E | K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 03/28/2024 | F | E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2024 |
| 07/14/2022 | D | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2022 |
| 07/14/2022 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2022 |
| 07/14/2022 | D | E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/28/2022 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.51 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.95 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.54 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.6 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.43 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.8 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 25 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain
- Not published
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 188
- Average residents per day
- 133.4
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- Yes
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- January 1, 1990
- County/parish
- Brooks
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
1 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not published | Ownership Data Not Available | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia, the. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.