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Early Memorial Nursing Facility
11740 Columbia Street · Blakely, GA 39823 · 127 certified beds
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About Early Memorial Nursing Facility
Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Blakely, Georgia. Its capacity is 127 beds, above the Georgia median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Echp, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 24 citations, the most recent on December 11, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.33 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (24)
Records from November 2022 to December 2025.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
July 16, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 3, 2025.
July 16, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 3, 2025.
July 16, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 3, 2025.
July 16, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 3, 2025.
August 7, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 18, 2024.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 26, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 26, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $177,463
August 22, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $177,463 against this nursing home on August 22, 2023.
Staffing
4.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.10 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Echp, INC.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Georgia.
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