Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER
JESUP, GA · 62 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 9, 2025
CMS Certification Number 115577 · first certified September 1994
Ownership
Operated by BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within GA
10 citations — more than 58% 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 7 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 October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 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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Physical environment (health survey)
3 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 10 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 | 10 |
| Median facility in GA | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | 3 |
| July 31, 2024 | 0 |
| August 9, 2025 | 7 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2022-06-24 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2025-08-09 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-08-09 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2025-08-09 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2022-06-24 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2025-08-09 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2022-06-24 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-08-09 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 9, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide 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 (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 21, 2025) |
June 24, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.