Nursing homes › Georgia › Dawson Health and Rehabilitation
1159 Georgia Ave. S.E., Dawson, GA 39842 · 7064858573 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ethica Health, a group operating 50 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $269,774 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.34 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 2.97. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.
All-time on record: 17 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 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 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2025-02-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | L | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Try 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. | L | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | 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 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2025-02-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-03 |
| 2024-06-03 | 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 2024-06-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Fine | $121,401 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABLE, PAUL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/17/2015 |
| HILL, STACEY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2026 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2024 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/14/2003 |
| WALL, JOSEPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/14/2003 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/23/2020 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2003 |
| GAINT, TIMOTHY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2026 |
| HILL, STACEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2026 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2021 |
| WILLIAMS, WILMA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/17/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115483. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.