Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
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BAXLEY, GA · 101 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 115262 · first certified January 1979
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 July 2027 — about 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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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Physical environment (health survey)
4 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
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 9, 2022 | 3 |
| March 13, 2025 | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-10-09 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2022-10-09 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2022-10-09 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2026) |
October 9, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 23, 2022) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 23, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 23, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.