Avalon Health and Rehabilitation

Location & what’s nearby

Open in Google Maps ↗ · Directions ↗ · Larger map ↗

Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.18 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 18% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 6% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 90 beds and averages 78.1 residents a day — about 87% occupied, or roughly 12 beds typically open. It runs fairly full. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.49 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.48 is below the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.36 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.22 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.59 on weekdays — 10% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.53 to 0.36 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 36% is about the same as the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

• Potential for harm · F2025-04-10 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Labeling and Dating, the facility failed to discard food and seasonings by the expiration date. The deficient practice had the potential to promote foodborne illnesses associated with bacterial growth for 74 of 77 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Labeling and Dating dated April 2024 revealed in paragraph two, Upon receipt all items should be inspected and marked with the date it was received into your facility and the date it should be discarded or expired. Further review revealed in paragraph three, After opening any item, the date it was opened must be clearly labeled on the front of the package and a new use by date should also be noted. During a tour of the kitchen on 4/8/2025 at 9:47 am with the Dietary Manager (DM), the following concerns were identified: One container of tarragon leaf with an expiration date of 3/25/2025. One container of cumin seasoning with an expiration date of 2/20/2025. One container of vegetable oil with an…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-10 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — isolated
  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 18 residents (R) (R35) reviewed were free from accident hazards. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure R35 was free from exposure to harmful chemicals and aerosols. Findings include: A facility policy for accidents and hazards was requested, however, the facility advised they did not have a policy. Review of R35's electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R35 was admitted with diagnoses of but not limited to Alzheimer's disease with late onset and dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with anxiety. Review of the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] assessed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 11, which indicated moderate cognitive impairment. Observation and interview on 4/8/2025 at 10:47 am revealed R3S peeking out of his bathroom door with a bottle of some type of cleaning agent. He had to use the bathroom and did not want to talk to the Surveyor…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2023-10-06 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — isolated
  Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on resident and staff interviews, observations, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Abuse Prohibition Policy, the facility failed to ensure timely reporting of potential abuse and injuries of unknown origin to facility Administration and the State Agency related to two of 20 sampled residents (Resident (R) R55 and R5). Specifically, a staff member witnessed potential verbal abuse perpetrated against R55 by another resident residing in the facility (R18) and did not report the potential abuse to the Administrator, who was the facility's designated Abuse Coordinator. Also, R5's injury of unknown origin was not reported as an injury of unknown origin. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, ''Abuse Prohibition Policy,'' dated/revised 12/20/2022 indicated, ''It is the intent of this center to actively preserve each patient's right to be free from mistreatment, neglect, abuse or misappropriation of patient property. We believe that each patient has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical and mental abuse, corporal punishment, and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2023-10-06 · tag F0640 — isolated
  Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to encode and transmit a discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) for one of one resident (Resident (R) 61) reviewed for Resident Assessment. Findings include: Review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual version 1.17.1, dated 10/2019, revealed a discharge MDS was to be completed within 14 days of the discharge, dated and transmitted within 14 days of the completion date. Review of the electronic medical record (EMR) Face Sheet for R61 revealed an admission date of 5/22/2022 and a discharge date of 5/31/2023. During an interview on 10/04/2023 at 11:00 AM, the Minimum Data Set Coordinator (MDSC) revealed the facility used the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual for directions for when to complete a MDS and when the document was to be transmitted. The MDSC confirmed the MDS to be completed at discharge for R61 had not been completed.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2023-10-06 · tag F0688 — failed to keep residents mobile / prevent decline — isolated
  Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Skilled Nursing Services: Restorative Policy, the facility failed to provide Range of Motion (ROM) services for two of three Residents (Residents (R) R7 and R115) reviewed for positioning/mobility. Specifically, R7 and R115's splints were not applied consistently per their plans of care creating the potential for pain or worsening of contractures. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, ''Skilled Nursing Services: Restorative Policy'' dated 12/30/2022 read, in pertinent part, ''This center promotes nursing interventions that assist the patient in his/her ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently as possible. When clinically appropriate, these interventions may be captured in a formalized restorative nursing care plan overseen by Restorative Nursing Supervisor (s);'' and ''The Restorative Team or Skilled Therapy may develop a restorative program. The plan of care will be outlined in electronic medical record (EMR) and will be followed by staff…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2022-04-24 · tag F0759 — failed to keep medication error rate low — isolated
  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy titled Enteral Tube Medication Administration, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than five percent (5%). A total number of 34 medication opportunities were observed, and there were three errors for one of four residents (R) (R #1) for an error rate of 8.82%. Findings include: Observation on 4/24/22 at 8:39 a.m. revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) AA prepared medications to administer to R#1 via gastrostomy tube (g-tube). The medications were cefuroxime 500 milligrams (mg), Vitamin C 500 mg, and Vitamin D3 10 micrograms (mcg). The three medications were crushed and combined into a medicine cup. LPN AA then added water to the cup and entered the resident's room. She checked residual and poured the medication mixture into the syringe for the g-tube. She added water so that the medications would go down the tube. She then poured feeding into the syringe for the g-tube several times also adding water so that the feeding would go down the tube. She did not appear to be…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines & penalties

$3,728 in federal fines across 1 penalty.

• $3,728 — penalty dated 2023-10-06

Dates are the dates CMS records the penalty, not the date of the conduct behind it. CMS publishes penalties on a rolling window, so this is what is currently on the public file — not the home’s lifetime history, and an older fine may attach to a problem that has since been corrected. The amounts are as imposed: the CMS file does not record whether a penalty was appealed, reduced, or paid, so we don’t say. Ask the home what each one was for and what changed since.

Part of a chain

This home belongs to ETHICA HEALTH — 50 facilities. Here is how its ratings compare with the chain’s average across all its homes: See the whole chain — ratings, flags, fines and finances →

A home rated well below its chain’s average can signal local problems; a chain with a low average across the board is a bigger pattern worth researching. CMS chain data under-reports private-equity and REIT ownership, so treat this as a floor, not the full picture.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 16 rows in the source record cover these 12 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted. The source lists no ownership percentage for any of them — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.

1 organizational owner listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

Follow the money — this home’s finances

Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.

This home reported $1.4M paid to related parties — landlords or management companies under common ownership — equal to about 21% of its total expenses. Money routed to affiliated companies can leave a home’s own books looking lean while owners still profit; it is the mechanism regulators watch most closely in private-equity and REIT deals. A reported operating loss is common in this industry and is not by itself a sign of trouble — but paired with large related-party payments it can mean profit is being taken elsewhere in the ownership structure.

Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2024. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.

Cost & finances

Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2024). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.

What families pay in GA