Dawson Health And Rehabilitation
Dawson, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115483) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $121,401
Phone: (706) 485-8573 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $121,401.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Dawson, Terrell County, Georgia, with an average of 56.3 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 31, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dawson Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.34 per resident per day, with 0.64 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $121,401.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection details and updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 45.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $121,401.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 60 certified beds and an average of 56.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 31, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7064858573 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7064858573 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115483?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.