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HomeGeorgiaFolkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center

Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center

36261 North Okefenokee Drive, Folkston, GA 315379122668810WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(23 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
92
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate

How Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center 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
1/5
GA average
2.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.02 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.33 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
60.0%
GA average
46.0%
Higher 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 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.57.
Reported RN time is 0.33 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.50.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 8, 2023
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected May 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more 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
Charlton County 65+
2,061
16.4% of county
County Population
12,547
Charlton County

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

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Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Folkston, Georgia with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
63.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Charlton
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
237.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0656Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Immediate Jeopardy

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0574Potential for Harm

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0700Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0710Potential for Harm

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: 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: May 6, 2021Corrected: 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: May 6, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 6, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.62 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.02 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
85.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PWW HEALTHCARE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 2017
MCKETTRICK, WILLIAMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 19, 2019
BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2017
WERTHEIM, BRUCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
Folkston, GACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Bayview Nursing Home
Nahunta, GA25.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,520
Senior Care Center - St Marys
Saint Marys, GA28.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $4,072
Harborview Satilla
Waycross, GA34.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $9,620
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
Waycross, GA34.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Baptist Village, Inc.
Waycross, GA34.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $4,017
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
Brunswick, GA38.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
Folkston, GA · Current facility
—1/51/51/5None recorded
Bayview Nursing Home
Nahunta, GA
25.3 mi4/54/54/5$13,520
Senior Care Center - St Marys
Saint Marys, GA
28.0 mi1/52/51/5$4,072
Harborview Satilla
Waycross, GA
34.0 mi1/51/52/5$9,620
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
Waycross, GA
34.3 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Baptist Village, Inc.
Waycross, GA
34.9 mi5/55/54/5$4,017
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
Brunswick, GA
38.4 mi5/55/54/5None 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 Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center 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). Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.02 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, 1.07 LPN hours, and 1.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.0%.
How many beds does Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center has 92 certified beds with an average of 63.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Beacon Health Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?▾
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 Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Beacon Health Management

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