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HomeGeorgiaEarly Memorial Nursing Facility

Early Memorial Nursing Facility

11740 Columbia Street, Blakely, GA 398232297233796WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(4 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
127
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $177,463

How Early Memorial Nursing Facility Compares in Georgia

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
GA average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
GA average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
GA average
2.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.23 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.8%
GA average
46.0%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Georgia average of 2.7/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Georgia average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.23 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.57.
Staff turnover is 30.8%, lower than the Georgia average of 46.0%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
Georgia median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Georgia median
Early County 65+
2,060
19.2% of county
County Population
10,753
Early County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Blakely, Georgia with 127 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
127
Avg Residents/Day
85.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Oct 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Early
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
100.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Immediate Jeopardy

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Minimal Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0844Minimal Harm

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0570Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Nov 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish 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.

Survey: Nov 4, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$177,463
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 22, 2023
$177,463

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.41 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.23 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.54 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.8%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ECHP, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 2023
CUSHING, GINGERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2017
DUNN, MORGANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Early Memorial Nursing Facility and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Early Memorial Nursing Facility
Blakely, GACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $177,463
Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, The
Fort Gaines, GA17.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Calhoun Nursing Home
Edison, GA17.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Miller Nursing Home
Colquitt, GA18.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Seminole Manor Nursing Home
Donalsonville, GA22.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Joe-Anne Burgin Health and Rehabilitation
Cuthbert, GA29.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $5,077
Bainbridge Landing of Journey LLC
Bainbridge, GA39.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Early Memorial Nursing Facility
Blakely, GA · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$177,463
Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, The
Fort Gaines, GA
17.0 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Calhoun Nursing Home
Edison, GA
17.5 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Miller Nursing Home
Colquitt, GA
18.5 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Seminole Manor Nursing Home
Donalsonville, GA
22.7 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
Joe-Anne Burgin Health and Rehabilitation
Cuthbert, GA
29.1 mi5/55/54/5$5,077
Bainbridge Landing of Journey LLC
Bainbridge, GA
39.0 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Early Memorial Nursing Facility?▾
Early Memorial Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Early Memorial Nursing Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Georgia is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Early Memorial Nursing Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Early Memorial Nursing Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Early Memorial Nursing Facility had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $177,463.
What are the staffing levels at Early Memorial Nursing Facility?▾
Early Memorial Nursing Facility provides 4.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 1.26 LPN hours, and 2.41 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.8%.
How many beds does Early Memorial Nursing Facility have?▾
Early Memorial Nursing Facility has 127 certified beds with an average of 85.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 67% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Lifebrite Hospital Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Early Memorial Nursing Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Early Memorial Nursing Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Early Memorial Nursing Facility has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Lifebrite Hospital Group

This chain operates 2 facilities. View all →