Early Memorial Nursing Facility
Blakely, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115271) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $177,463
Phone: (229) 723-3796 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Early Memorial Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Early Memorial Nursing Facility reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
Early Memorial Nursing Facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $177,463.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Blakely, Early County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 127 beds and reports an average of 85.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Early Memorial holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. The Health Inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The Quality Measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the Staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $177,463.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record (0 reported). No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data available for this facility. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings reflect a snapshot of CMS's most recent published data and can change with subsequent inspection cycles. This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Early Memorial Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 30.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $177,463.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 127 beds and reports an average of 85.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit, limited liability company structure; chain affiliation data was not provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for Overall (1/5), Health Inspection (1/5), Quality Measures (2/5), and Staffing (4/5), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (229) 723-3796 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (229) 723-3796 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115271?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.