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Fort Gaines Health and Rehab

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

101 Hartford Road, West, Fort Gaines, GA 3985160 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 62 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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 details
Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and professional staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Highly responsive and helpful admissions process
  • Compassionate care for residents

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02019(24)5.02020(9)5.02021(15)4.52022(11)5.02023(4)4.02026(1)

Distribution · 64 analyzed

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4
2
3
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2
0
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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.

Family member · 2019★★★★★

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.

Family member · 2022★★★★★

The staff here has been so helpful with getting my brother admitted here. Very professional and friendly team. Thank you so much!

Family member · 2020★★★★★
Source: 62 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.36hrs
48%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.36hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
38%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.1%
Better than Avg
Here
5.1%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Clay
19.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
Clay
11.7%

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

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
15.5%
GA
20.1%
Clay
17.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
93.4%
GA
91.2%
Clay
96.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
5.3%
GA
5.7%
Clay
5.0%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.3%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
Clay
14.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.0%
Better than Avg
Here
91.0%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
Clay
85.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.3%
US
79.8%
GA
78.4%
Clay
81.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
GA
2.4%
Clay
2.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Well above state avg (6.1)
1 complaint-triggered

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, 2025Routine
11
0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Apr 30, 2025Complaint
1
0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2023Routine
17
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0849Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Jan 27, 2022Routine
2
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fort Gaines Health and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Journey Healthcare

Chain Size

34 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 25 of 40

Ownership & Management

Owners

Gbd LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

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

Barnes, MichelleW-2 Managing EmployeeLindeman, StuartOfficer / DirectorYoakum, JamieOfficer / DirectorMission Health of Georgia, LLCManagerYoakum, JamieManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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