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Altamaha Healthcare Center
1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31545912427779262 certified beds · 52 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
30
● 1● 28● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$4,017
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-04
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-09 | Standard | 0131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-31 | Standard | 1110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-24 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-15Record 115577-20260604-F727
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F689
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F552
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F576
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F585
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F610
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F644
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 115577-20250809-F880
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F578
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F607
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F625
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F657
F700Try 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F700
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F755
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F758
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-01Record 115577-20240731-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-31Record 115577-20240731-F732
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-26Record 115577-20220624-F578
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-26Record 115577-20220624-F645
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-26Record 115577-20220624-F759
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-31 | Civil money penalty | $4,017 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.26
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 0.50 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.78
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.56 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.60
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover100%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 8.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 31.3% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 20.0% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 27.1% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rwc Healthcare LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Pww Healthcare, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Beacon Health Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wertheim, Bruce Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mukwindidza, Chido Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Beacon Health Management — 11 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Georgia.
No county cost figures on file for Wayne.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Health Systems Jesup Jesup | 0.4 mi | 2026-05-07 | 020 |
| Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC Jesup | 2.9 mi | 2025-05-30 | 054 |
| Coastal Manor Ludowici | 12.1 mi | 2025-05-16 | 060 |
| Glenvue Health & Rehab Glennville | 22.6 mi | 2025-04-17 | 070 |
| Bayview Nursing Home Nahunta | 29.3 mi | 2025-12-21 | 011 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |