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Dawson Health and Rehabilitation

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1159 Georgia Ave. S.e., Dawson, GA 3984260 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 5.0)

Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in ETHICA HEALTH chain · $121,401 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its attentive nursing care and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, because many recent reviews lack descriptive details, we recommend scheduling a visit to observe the staff-to-resident interaction and verify the facility's current cleanliness standards for yourself.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Dawson Health and Rehabilitation receives high praise from family members for its attentive nursing staff, cleanliness, and effective therapy services. While the majority of recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, potential families should note that the facility has a history of mixed reports regarding environmental odors and should conduct an in-person tour to verify current standards.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean7.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and kind nursing staff
  • Clean, odor-free environment
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy services
  • Compassionate patient care

Concerns

  • Unpleasant environmental odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02018(1)5.02020(1)5.02023(2)4.92025(10)5.02026(3)

Distribution · 17 analyzed

5
15
4
1
3
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1
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How They Respond to Reviews

88%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that you are very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operations?
  • 2Given the recent health inspection reports, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve your current CMS quality ratings?
  • 3While the facility is generally noted for being clean, I’ve heard occasional concerns about odors; what is your protocol for maintaining a fresh environment throughout the day?
  • 4With 12 recent state violations, could you walk me through how you are addressing these compliance issues to ensure the highest standard of care for my family member?
  • 5Your rehabilitation therapy services come highly recommended; how do you tailor these programs to ensure residents remain engaged and active during their stay?
  • 6How does your nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status during the night shift?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My Dad stayed here The nurses was so kind to him they help him. They kept him dry each time I went by his room was clean. His body was clean. They gave him therapy and gave him the attention and love that he needed.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My mom was there for a few weeks. The staff was GREAT!!! They really did a good job taking care of my mom. Also the facility was always clean and didn't have that nursing home smell.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

My friend has been there for rehab. He’s had nothing but good, positive things to say about the staff he’s encountered. His daughter had only positive things about her father’s treatment & care.

Rehab patient friend · 2025★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
75%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.49hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
15.5%
GA
20.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
19.5%
GA
20.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
14.4%
GA
15.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.5%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Better than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility61.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
61.2%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility67.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
67.9%
US
79.8%
GA
78.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
GA
2.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (6.1)
13 complaint-triggered
$121,401 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering 13 deficiencies, including serious concerns about abuse protection and resident rights violations. The facility shows recurring problems with resident rights, care planning, and medication management across surveys from 2021 to 2025, suggesting persistent issues despite reported corrections. Given the complaint pattern and breadth of deficiencies spanning basic care areas, families should carefully evaluate this facility.

Mar 5, 2026Routine
5
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Feb 6, 2025Complaint
12
0600Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0700Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

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) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0835Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Feb 6, 2025Routine
1
0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Jun 3, 2024Complaint
1
0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 6, 2025

$121,401

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Dawson Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ethica Health

Chain Size

50 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 46 of 48 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sheffield, Kimberly

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Terrell County Holdings LLC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestCable, PaulManaging Control - Governing BodyDennis, KathrynManaging Control - Governing BodyHill, StaceyManaging Control - Governing BodyNichols, JosephManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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