Fulton County Medical Center

Location & what’s nearby

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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 0.15 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 12% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 8% 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 67 beds and averages 49.1 residents a day — about 73% occupied, or roughly 18 beds typically open. It usually has some room. 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 4.42 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.72 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.62 is at or above 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 3.87 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 4.65 on weekdays — 17% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.81 to 0.50 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 27% is below 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.

23 citations, most serious first. The 12 most serious are shown; the remaining 11 are one tap away and print in full.

• Actual harm · G2024-12-03 · tag F0600 — failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect — isolated
  Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on a review of facility policies, investigative reports, clinical records, and staff education records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from neglect for one of two residents reviewed (Resident 1), resulting in a dislocated shoulder. Findings include: The facility's policy regarding abuse and neglect, dated March 14, 2024, indicated that every resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse; corporal punishment; and involuntary seclusion. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 1, dated September 17, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively impaired and was dependent on staff for all daily care needs. A nursing note for Resident 1, dated November 17, 2024, at 12:11 p.m., revealed that Resident 1 was exhibiting increased behaviors and requested something for pain. A nursing note for Resident 1, dated November 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., revealed that she had multiple scattered bruises…

  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
• Actual harm · Gcited before2024-12-03 · tag F0607 — failed to have anti-abuse policies — isolated
  Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of policies, investigative reports, and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that allegations of possible abuse were reported timely to the Nursing Home Administrator for one of two residents reviewed (Resident 1) resulting in pain and a delay in treatment for a dislocated shoulder. Findings include: The facility's abuse policy, dated March 14, 2024, indicated that staff were to report any allegation or suspicion of abuse immediately to their supervisor, and if the perpetrator was an employee, he/she would be suspended pending investigation to ensure protection of the resident. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 1, dated September 17, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively impaired and was dependent on staff for all daily care needs. A nursing note for Resident 1, dated November 17, 2024, at 12:11 p.m., revealed that Resident 1 was exhibiting increased behaviors and requested something for pain. A nursing…

  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 · E2025-04-17 · tag F0760 — failed to prevent significant medication errors — pattern
  Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on a review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that it was free from significant medication errors for one of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 8). Findings include: A facility policy regarding administering medication, dated August March 6, 2025, revealed that staff were to administer medications that were ordered by the physician; to ensure the right resident received the right medication at the right time. Medication given to a resident shall be prescribed by the physician. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 8, dated March 25, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, required assistance from staff for care needs, had diagnoses that included Type I diabetes (unable to produce insulin needed to regulate blood sugar), and was administered insulin (medication to lower blood sugar). Physician's orders for Resident 8, dated January 10, 2025, included an order for the resident to receive Insulin…

  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
• Potential for harm · E2025-04-17 · tag F0761 — failed to label and store drugs safely — pattern
  Ensure 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.
  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 and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to discard expired medical supplies in two of two medication rooms reviewed (Overly Meadows and [NAME] Trails). Findings include: Observations in the Overly Meadows medication room on [DATE], at 11:22 a.m. revealed that there were six 24 gauge angiocatheters (small teflon tubing inserted into the vein to administer fluids or medication) that expired [DATE]; one 18 gauge needle expired on [DATE]; and one 25 vial box of 20 cc's each normal saline solution that expired on [DATE]. Interview with Licensed Practical Nurse 1 on [DATE], at 11:26 a.m. confirmed that the above angiocatheters, needles and syringe should not have been in circulation in the medication room if they were expired. Observations in the [NAME] Trails medication room on [DATE], at 12:20 p.m. revealed that there were nine 24 gauge IV catheters that expired [DATE]; two 20 gauge IV catheters that expired [DATE]; twenty- seven 22 gauge IV catheters, 26 that expired…

  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
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-17 · tag F0623 — isolated
  Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a written notice regarding emergency transfer to the hospital was provided to the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and failed to ensure that a written notice was provided to the resident and the resident's responsible party regarding the reason for transfer to the hospital for two of 25 residents reviewed (Residents 8, 23). Findings include: A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 8, dated March 25, 2025, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, was understood, could understand others, and required assistance from staff for care needs. A review of the medical record revealed that Resident 8 had his sister listed as the person to be notified in an emergency. A nursing note, dated September 23, 2024, at 3:45 p.m., revealed that Resident 8 reported he was not himself, was shaking, and was confused. He had developed a skin rash to creases in skin folds, behind his…

  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.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-04-17 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — isolated
  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to revise/update the care plan for one of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 37). Findings include: The facility's policy regarding care plans, dated March 6, 2025, indicated that nurses and interdisciplinary team members were responsible for updating the resident's care plan to reflect changes in the resident's status. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 37, dated September 7, 2024, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, usually understood and understands, required assistance from staff for his daily care needs, and had diagnoses that included end-stage renal disease. A care plan, dated August 7, 2023, revealed that Resident 37 had a hemodialysis catheter (a type of catheter used for vascular access during hemodialysis treatment that is typically inserted into a large vein, such as the jugular or femoral vein, to facilitate the removal and return of…

  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.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-17 · tag F0849 — isolated
  Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of hospice contracts, facility policies, and residents' clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the designated interdisciplinary team member obtained the required information from the contracted hospice provider for two of 25 residents reviewed (Residents 27, 36) who received hospice services. Findings include: An agreement between the facility and a hospice provider (provider of end-of-life services), dated March 9, 2018, revealed that it was the responsibility of the hospice to provide information to the skilled nursing facility to include plan of care, Benefit of Election form (a form used to formally enroll a patient in hospice care), advance directives, certification and recertification of terminal illness (a form signed by the resident's hospice physician and specific to each patient), names and contact info of hospice personnel, instructions for access of hospice 24 hour on-call system, hospice medication information, hospice and attending orders. The facility's policy regarding hospice care…

  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.

  Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-17 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — isolated
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that proper infection control practices were followed during wound care for one of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 23). Findings include: The facility's policy regarding hand hygiene, dated March 6, 2025, indicated that hand hygiene is an important infection control measure to prevent illness in skilled nursing homes, and that hands should be sanitized or washed before and after the use of gloves. An annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 23, dated January 30, 2024, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, was understood, could understand others, required assistance from staff for care needs, and had diagnoses that included left arm hematoma (blood clot) and sepsis (a medical emergency in response to an infection). Physician's orders for Resident 23, dated April 11, 2025, included an order to cleanse the left arm with normal saline (salt water)…

  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.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-04-17 · tag F0908 — failed to keep essential equipment working — isolated
  Keep all essential equipment working safely.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of manufacturer's direction for use, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure essential equipment was in safe operating condition in the facility's laundry area. Findings include: A facility policy regarding chemical dispensing, dated August March 6, 2025, indicated that the automatic dispensing system was to ensure safe dispensing of chemicals for the laundry department. The automatic liquid dispensing system would dispense chemicals for the recommended amounts of detergent per the chemical manufacturer. Observations in the laundry department on April 18, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. revealed that the laundry area had two washing machines. There was a five-gallon bucket on the floor and a smaller bucket on the counter with blue liquid in it. Interview with Environmental Service Staff (ESS) 3 at the time of the observation revealed that the second washing machine's automatic feeder was not working and was not adding the detergent to the washing machine. She had to open the five-gallon bucket on the floor that had…

  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.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2024-12-03 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — isolated
  Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of clinical records and investigative reports, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents' clinical records were complete and accurately documented for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 1). Findings include: A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 1, dated September 17, 2024, revealed that the resident was cognitively impaired and was dependent on staff for all daily care needs. Review of the facility's investigation for Resident 1, dated November 19, 2024, revealed that on November 14, 2024, Resident 1 was yelling and resisting care. A witness statement by Nurse Aide 1, dated November 20, 2024, revealed that she observed Nurse Aide 2 force Resident 1's left arm above her head, back against the bed, and then force the arm back to a normal position while putting on her deodorant. Nurse Aide 1 stated that she immediately observed a deformity in Resident 1's left shoulder and that the resident was complaining of pain, as well…

  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.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2024-05-01 · 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 review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: The facility's policy regarding food safety, dated March 13, 2024, indicated that food needs to be stored in clear plastic containers covered with a lid, labeled with the name of the food, dated with a prepared date, and a use by date. The item can also be wrapped, dated, and labeled so that the food item was air tight. Observations in the walk-in freezer on April 29, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. revealed opened and unlabeled bags of corn with peppers and onions, green beans, hamburger patties, and hash browns that were not in a clear plastic container. Interview with the Dietary Manager at the time revealed that staff should be using a label maker to put a sticker on the food item when a new container is opened. Observations in the walk-in refrigerator on April 29, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. revealed that there was a five-pound plastic container of cottage cheese opened and unlabeled; a…

  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 · E2024-05-01 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — pattern
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive care plan related to the use of anticoagulant medication for one of 27 residents reviewed (Resident 40). Findings include: The facility's policy regarding care plans, dated March 13, 2024, indicated that an individualized comprehensive care plan will be developed by the interdisciplinary team within 21 days of admission for each resident. The care plan will include focus issues, problems and needs (social, emotional, psychological, physical, behavioral, rehabilitation, cultural, spiritual, nutritional, leisure, prevention of decline in condition, ect.) that have been identified through resident involvement, direct observation, coordination of discipline observations and assessment. As each issue, problem or need is added to the care plan, a date will be recorded with the issue to document the specific time when the issue was identified. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (a mandated assessment of a resident's…

  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.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

$16,801 in federal fines across 2 penalties.

• $8,400 — penalty dated 2024-12-03
• $8,401 — penalty dated 2024-12-03

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.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 17 rows in the source record cover these 13 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.

What families pay in PA