DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

1159 GEORGIA AVE. S.E., DAWSON, GA 39842 · CCN 115483 · 60 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality1 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

Serious inspection findings

2025-02-06 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity L)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-02-06 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0700, severity L)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
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.
2025-02-06 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity L)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.62

state median 2.97

Weekend staffing gap

−8%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −10%

RN hours / resident / day

0.29

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

5

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

45%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $121,401 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-02-06Fine$121,401

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the ETHICA HEALTH chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Potential for more than minimal harm: 14 · Immediate jeopardy: 3

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-03-05F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-03-05F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0554Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0578Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0580Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesLnot recorded
2025-02-06F0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesLnot recorded
2025-02-06F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-02-06F0835Administration DeficienciesLnot recorded
2024-06-03F0625Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, DAWSON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.