Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
2708 Lee Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 · Glynn County · (912) 265-6771
60 certified beds, about 41 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115554 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 12, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.50 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.69 of those hours.
51.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Crossroads Medical Management, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
April 12, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 9, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheter drainage bags were covered to protect the dignity of three of four residents (R) (R1, R6, and R23) with catheters.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Abuse, Prohibition Policy, and Procedures, the facility failed to report to the State Survey Agency (SSA) within the required two-hour time frame an allegation of staff to resident abuse for one of 21 sampled residents (R) (R24) reviewed for abuse.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Notice of transfer/Discharge, the facility failed to ensure transfer discharge notifications were administered to two of three residents (R) (R4 and R20). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that R4 and R20 received written transfer documentation that included the bed hold policy and information pertaining to the reason for the transfer from the facility.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Notice of transfer/Discharge, the facility failed to ensure transfer discharge notifications were administered to two of three residents (R) (R4 and R20). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that R4 and R20 received written transfer documentation that included the bed hold policy and information pertaining to the cost of reserving the bed while out of the facility. Review of the facility policy titled, Notice of transfer/Discharge, dated March 2017 revealed under Immediate Transfer/Discharge number 1. Notice of transfer and discharge will be made as as practicable when: a. The health of the resident or other residents is threatened; 2. The notice will include the following: a. the reason for transfer, b. the effective date of transfer, d. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Care Plans-Comprehensive, the facility failed to develop a care plan for two of 21 sampled residents (R) (R28 and R25). The deficient practice had the potential to affect the delivery of the proper care and services provided for R28 and R25.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Oxygen Administration, the facility failed to ensure that one of four sampled residents (R) (R25) was administered oxygen (O2) therapy in accordance with the physician orders. This failure had the potential to place R25 at risk for medical complications, unmet needs, and a diminished quality of life.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier, the facility failed to ensure staff follow standard infection control precautions for three of 15 residents (R) (R25, R6, and R1) reviewed for infection control. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure staff practiced using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control procedures to prevent cross contamination. The deficient practice had the potential to increase R25, R6, and R1's risk of infections.
January 21, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to submit an application for a Level II PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) for evaluation and determination of specialized services for one of 19 sampled residents (R) (R4).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, 'Oxygen Administration', the facility failed to obtain a Physician's order for oxygen therapy, including the frequency of use and flow rate for one of six residents (R) R21.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 12, 2026, 3 on March 9, 2025, 5 on January 21, 2024.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.50 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.09 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.1% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.63 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.66 on weekdays and 3.09 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.30 in April to June 2025 to 3.50 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.69 | 3.66 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 41 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.41 | 0.72 | 3.61 | 2.91 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.33 | 0.72 | 3.60 | 2.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.30 | 0.72 | 3.56 | 2.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.1 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.0 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.8 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GRACEMORE LLC. CMS links this home to Crossroads Medical Management, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracemore LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2003 |
| Davis III, William C | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 06/01/2016 | |
| Davis, William | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2003 | |
| Davis, William | Corporate director | Individual | 07/25/2003 | |
| Popwell, Pam | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2019 | |
| Smith, Holly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Soundappan, Appavuchetty | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Crossroads Medical Management, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2003 | |
| Davis III, William C | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Davis, Wanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2004 | |
| Davis, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/1991 | |
| Popwell, Pam | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/14/2025 | |
| Soundappan, Appavuchetty | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 9, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 9, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 9, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 9, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.09 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Sears Manor Nursing Home Brunswick, 0.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Senior Care Center - Brunswick Brunswick, 0.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Heritage Oaks Saint Simons Island, 6.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Marsh's Edge Saint Simons Island, 7.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Gracemore Nursing and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Gracemore Nursing and Rehab 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Gracemore Nursing and Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 12, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Gracemore Nursing and Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Gracemore Nursing and Rehab accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Gracemore Nursing and Rehab?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Crossroads Medical Management. Legal business name: GRACEMORE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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