Nursing homes › Georgia › Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
10200 U.S. Hwy 1 South, Wadley, GA 30477 · 4782525254 · 98 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Beacon Health Management, a group operating 11 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $36,617 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.84 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.21. Weekend total: 2.67. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 25 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Implement 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-06-07 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2024-06-07 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-03 |
| 2023-11-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-01 |
| 2023-11-30 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-01 |
| 2023-10-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-08 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-20 |
| 2023-10-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-07 | Fine | $15,880 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSP SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/01/2018 |
| WERTHEIM, BRUCE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2018 |
| BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2018 |
| WERTHEIM, BRUCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115679. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.