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PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME

OCILLA, GA · 30 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 18, 2026

CMS Certification Number 115713 · first certified December 2005

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - County

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within GA

16 citations — more than 80% 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

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

The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. 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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2 inspection-and-testing tags have 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.

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 16 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 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.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	16
Median facility in GA	8
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
July 2, 2023	2
December 22, 2024	5
January 18, 2026	9

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	2	2026-01-18
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	2	2026-01-18
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	2	2026-01-18
K-0311	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	2	2026-01-18
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	2024-12-22
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	1	2026-01-18
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	2026-01-18
K-0371	Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.	1	2026-01-18

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 10
Egress Deficiencies 3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
Services Deficiencies 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	10
Egress Deficiencies	3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	2
Services Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

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

January 18, 2026 — 9 citations

Citations issued on January 18, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2026)
K-0311	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 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 (February 8, 2026)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026)
K-0371	Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2026)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 8, 2026)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 16, 2026)

December 22, 2024 — 5 citations

Citations issued on December 22, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
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 (February 5, 2025)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025)
K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2025)

July 2, 2023 — 2 citations

Citations issued on July 2, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0311	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2023)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2023)

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