Nursing homes › Georgia › Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
36261 North Okefenokee Drive, Folkston, GA 31537 · 9122668810 · 92 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: 3.02 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.33. Weekend total: 2.71. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-05-07 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-17 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-01-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWW HEALTHCARE, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/01/2017 |
| BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2017 |
| WERTHEIM, BRUCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2017 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115630. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.