Tattnall Healthcare Center
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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)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 5.0)
Bottom 25% in GA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with the rehab therapy team, the recurring reports of severe medical neglect, malnutrition, and unsanitary conditions are deeply concerning. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit and speak directly with current residents and their families to verify the quality of care before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
23 reviews on Google“Tattnall Healthcare Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated nursing and rehab staff, while others report severe neglect and poor clinical outcomes. Multiple reviewers have raised alarming concerns regarding patient hygiene, malnutrition, and the development of serious medical complications like pressure sores and infections. Prospective families should be aware of these significant inconsistencies in care quality and conduct thorough, in-person inspections.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated rehab therapy team
- Kind and attentive nursing staff for some residents
- Helpful office and administrative support
Concerns
- Poor clinical care leading to severe health decline, infections, and pressure sores (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Unsanitary facility conditions and lack of cleanliness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Staff rudeness, lack of responsiveness, and poor communication (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate nutrition and hydration for residents (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 20 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the current staffing ratings, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure consistent, daily bedside attention for residents?
- 2Could you walk me through your current protocols for wound care and skin integrity monitoring to ensure residents remain healthy and comfortable?
- 3What is your daily process for ensuring that residents are receiving adequate hydration and nutritionally balanced meals?
- 4How does your team communicate updates or concerns to family members, and what is the best way for us to stay in the loop regarding our loved one's care?
- 5What measures are in place to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in both resident rooms and common areas?
- 6How do you handle medical emergencies after hours, and what is the typical response time for nursing staff when a resident needs urgent assistance?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The bldg may not be the newest or up to date as some but the care he gets is exceptional and that's what is important to us.”
“My mother went in for therapy for 25 days.she came out rushed to hospital stage 4 pressure sore.uti n ecoli.dehydration.malnurished almost died.”
“If you are looking for rehab Jenn will push you to the max and help you get back on your feet”
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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
Tattnall Healthcare Center shows recurring problems across multiple surveys, with families filing six complaint reports about issues including infection control, pressure ulcer care, and resident protection from abuse. The facility has persistent deficiencies in infection control, food service, and resident assessment spanning from 2022 to 2025, suggesting ongoing quality concerns that have not been fully resolved despite corrections.
Aug 21, 2025Complaint3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Aug 21, 2025Routine6
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Mar 28, 2024Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Feb 7, 2024Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 8, 2022Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Tattnall Healthcare Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Beacon Health Management
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.4/5 · Rank 17 of 17 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Rwc Healthcare LLC
Owner · Organization
Pww Healthcare, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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