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11740 Columbia Street Blakely, GA 39823 · Early County

(229) 723-3796

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 127 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 115271 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Early Memorial Nursing Facility a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Early Memorial Nursing Facility as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Georgia average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 1 out of 5; for long-term residents, 2 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.33 hours per resident per day at Early Memorial Nursing Facility, above the Georgia median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.55 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.59 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 33.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Georgia median 45.8%). That is lower than most homes in Georgia, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 4.33 hours
Above the Georgia median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.55 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.59 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 33.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 20% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds127
Residents per day 83 About 65% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceOctober 1979
Legal business nameLIFEBRITE HOSPITAL GROUP OF EARLY LLC
Located in a hospitalYes

Paying for care at Early Memorial Nursing Facility: Medicare and Medicaid

Early Memorial Nursing Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Georgia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

This home is located in a hospital.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 11, 2025 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 14 citations at Early Memorial Nursing Facility across 4 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 14 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (4) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, December 11, 2025). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

December 11, 2025 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

FKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2026)

July 16, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

August 7, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2024)

November 4, 2022 · 4 citations

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0570 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

DEstablish 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 16, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Early Memorial Nursing Facility

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 16, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 3/5 4/5 2/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 4/5 2/5
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