Early Memorial Nursing Facility
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5.0)
Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in LIFEBRITE HOSPITAL GROUP chain · $177,463 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is noted for its compassionate staff and a robust schedule of resident activities. However, be aware of a recent one-star rating, and use your visit to personally verify that the level of care meets your specific needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Families can expect a facility that prioritizes resident engagement through a wide variety of activities and a compassionate care team. While the facility receives high ratings, much of the positive feedback is centered on the staff's attitude and the social environment provided for long-term residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and caring staff
- Abundant resident activities
- Positive long-term care environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 6 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your staffing rating is quite high, so could you tell me more about how your team interacts with residents on a daily basis?
- 2With the recent health inspection updates, what specific steps is the facility taking to improve clinical care and safety protocols?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the night?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
- 5Could you walk me through how the facility is addressing the recent state violations to ensure a comfortable environment?
- 6What is the process for families to stay involved and communicate with the care team regarding any changes in health?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This long term care home has so many activities for its residents! Early Memorial also has a compassionate staff.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of 15 complaint-triggered deficiencies, indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The most frequent problems involve resident rights violations, administration failures, and protection from abuse and neglect. Issues with medication management and nursing services also appear multiple times across surveys from 2022-2025, suggesting persistent operational problems despite reported corrections.
Dec 11, 2025Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 16, 2025Complaint4
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Aug 7, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Aug 7, 2024Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Aug 22, 2023Complaint10
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.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Nov 4, 2022Routine4
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 22, 2023
$177,463
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Early Memorial Nursing Facility
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Lifebrite Hospital Group
2 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 2 of 2 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Echp, INC.
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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