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HomeGeorgiaPalemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home

Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home

710 North Irwin Avenue, Ocilla, GA 317742294683890Google Maps
3.0on Google(2 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
30
certified

How Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home 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
2/5
GA average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
GA average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
1/5
GA average
2.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.41 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
33.3%
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 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Georgia average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.41 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.57.
Staff turnover is 33.3%, 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 18, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Irwin County 65+
1,735
18.3% of county
County Population
9,487
Irwin County

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

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Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ocilla, Georgia with 30 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
30
Avg Residents/Day
24.5
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Dec 1, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Irwin
Last Inspection
Jan 18, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
38.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 2, 2023Corrected: 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 Aide2.16 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.61 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (2)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GRIFFIN, SHARONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2020
MCWHORTER, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 21, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
Ocilla, GACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Pruitthealth - Ocilla
Ocilla, GA1,584 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Harmony Health and Rehabilitation
Fitzgerald, GA7.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,017
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, GA8.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Harborview Tifton
Tifton, GA17.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $22,032
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
Tifton, GA17.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation
Douglas, GA23.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
Ocilla, GA · Current facility
—2/53/51/5None recorded
Pruitthealth - Ocilla
Ocilla, GA
1,584 ft3/54/52/5None recorded
Harmony Health and Rehabilitation
Fitzgerald, GA
7.6 mi2/52/53/5$4,017
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, GA
8.7 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Harborview Tifton
Tifton, GA
17.2 mi1/51/52/5$22,032
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
Tifton, GA
17.4 mi2/53/53/5None recorded
Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation
Douglas, GA
23.6 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 Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?▾
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home 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). Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 18, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?▾
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home provides 4.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 1.75 LPN hours, and 2.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home have?▾
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home has 30 certified beds with an average of 24.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia, including 1 in Ocilla. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?▾
On Google Maps, Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.