Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME

HIAWASSEE, GA · 112 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 4, 2025

CMS Certification Number 115701 · first certified October 2005

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.

13
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
2
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
5
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within GA

13 citations — more than 70% 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

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2025. 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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Emergency preparedness

1 of the 13 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)

1 physical-environment citation 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 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0909 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in GA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the GA figure is the meaningful one.

This facility13GA median8National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility13
Median facility in GA8
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
42022-1262024-0632025-12
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
December 15, 20224
June 8, 20246
December 4, 20253

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-02112K-09202K-09181K-03721K-03451K-07531K-02231K-07811
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.22024-06-08
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.22024-06-08
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.12022-12-15
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.12024-06-08
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.12025-12-04
K-0753Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.12022-12-15
K-0223Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.12025-12-04
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.12024-06-08

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
  • Smoke Deficiencies 3
  • Egress Deficiencies 3
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
  • Other 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies4
Smoke Deficiencies3
Egress Deficiencies3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

December 4, 2025 — 3 citations

Citations issued on December 4, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0223Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2026)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2026)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 20, 2026)

June 8, 2024 — 6 citations

Citations issued on June 8, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0031Provide emergency officials' contact information.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2024)

December 15, 2022 — 4 citations

Citations issued on December 15, 2022
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2023)
K-0753Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2023)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2023)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.