Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SOUTHWELL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
ADEL, GA · 95 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 15, 2026
CMS Certification Number 115655 · first certified September 1998
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within GA
7 citations — more than 40% of the 356 certified nursing homes in GA. Compared within GA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in GA are typically surveyed 14–20 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 532 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 7 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in GA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the GA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in GA | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2022 | 1 |
| September 13, 2024 | 2 |
| January 15, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2026-01-15 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2026-01-15 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-01-15 |
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2022-10-27 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-01-15 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-09-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 15, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2026) |
September 13, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2024) |
October 27, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 11, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.