Nursing homes › Georgia › Early Memorial Nursing Facility
11740 Columbia Street, Blakely, GA 39823 · 2297233796 · 127 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Lifebrite Hospital Group, a group operating 2 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $177,463 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.23 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.54. Nursing staff turnover: 31%.
All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-11 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-07-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-07-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-07-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-07-16 | Ensure 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2024-08-07 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-18 |
| 2023-08-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Ensure 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Have 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. | C | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| 2023-08-22 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | C | complaint | corrected 2023-09-26 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-22 | Fine | $177,463 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECHP, INC. | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/01/2023 |
| DUNN, MORGAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115271. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.