Fort Gaines Health and Rehab
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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 (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 5.0)
Below average in GA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its warm, family-like atmosphere and an exceptionally helpful admissions team that eases the transition process. Because the reviews are overwhelmingly positive with no recurring complaints, it is a strong candidate; however, as with any facility, we recommend scheduling an unannounced tour to observe daily interactions firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
62 reviews on Google“Fort Gaines Health and Rehab is consistently praised for its exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, particularly in the admissions department. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and the compassionate, attentive care provided to residents, often noting that the staff treats residents like family.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive, and professional staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Highly responsive and helpful admissions process
- Compassionate care for residents
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 64 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard such wonderful things about how warm and professional the staff is here; how do you ensure that level of compassionate care is maintained during busy shifts?
- 2Since the facility is so well-maintained and clean, what is your routine for ensuring the resident rooms and common areas stay comfortable and hygienic?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 4With the admissions process being described as so helpful and responsive, what can we expect in terms of support for our family during the transition period?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
- 6We noticed there have been some recent state inspections; what specific steps is the facility taking right now to address those findings and improve care standards?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility is clean. The staff is nice and considers the residents like family. Some of the residents are actually family. The food is awesome and I would eat there anytime.”
“This is a quaint, peaceful, and homelike facility. I was very impressed at the cleanliness of the facility, and how nice the staff was. Everyone, from the housekeeping staff to the administrator, showed our family compassion at a difficult time in our lives.”
“The staff here has been so helpful with getting my brother admitted here. Very professional and friendly team. Thank you so much!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Fort Gaines Health and Rehab has recurring deficiencies across multiple care areas, with families filing at least one complaint about medication management that triggered an inspection. The facility shows persistent issues with resident care planning, daily living assistance, and food service across all three surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Apr 30, 2025Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Apr 30, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
May 25, 2023Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jan 27, 2022Routine2
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fort Gaines Health and Rehab
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Journey Healthcare
34 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 25 of 40
Ownership & Management
Owners
Gbd LLC
Owner · Organization
Barres, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
T and C Capital Assets, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Windward Health Partners LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Crino, Bryan
Owner (parent company)
Feuer, Scott
Owner (parent company)
Lindeman, Stuart
Owner (parent company)
Passero, Joseph
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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