Magnolia Manor of Marion County
349 Geneva Road, Buena Vista, GA 31803 · Marion County · (229) 649-7100
70 certified beds, about 64 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115599 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since July 2023 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 4.65 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
35.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Magnolia Manor Senior Living, an affiliated group of 5 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 14 health citations on file.
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- 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, interview, and record review, the facility failed to develop and/or implement a comprehensive care plan related to fall prevention and contracture management for two residents (R) (R9 and R16) from a sample of 29 residents. The deficient practice had the potential to prevent residents from reaching their highest practicable level of functioning and compromise resident safety.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure medications were held according to parameters ordered by the physician for one of five residents (R) (R9) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The deficient practice increased the potential risk of adverse clinical outcomes.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one resident (R) (R16) from a sample of 29 residents received appropriate services for a contracture. This deficient practice had the potential for worsening contracture of the right hand and prevent maximum practicable level of function.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure identified fall prevention interventions were implemented for one of three residents (R) (R9) reviewed for falls. The deficient practice increased the risk of falls for R9.
January 16, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews and review of the facility's policy titled, Pureed Food Preparation, the facility failed to ensure the nutritional value of meat during the pureed process. Specifically, the facility failed to follow the recipe by not measuring all ingredients while pureeing meat. The deficit practice had potential to place 16 of 16 residents who received a pureed diet at risk of decreased nutritional intake.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Residents Rights/ Facility Responsibilities, the facility failed to provide a safe/clean/comfortable/homelike environment for six rooms of (49) rooms (Rm) (Rm 112, RM [ROOM NUMBER], RM [ROOM NUMBER], RM [ROOM NUMBER], RM [ROOM NUMBER]b, and RM [ROOM NUMBER]). Specifically, RM [ROOM NUMBER], RM [ROOM NUMBER] and RM [ROOM NUMBER] all had leaking faucets, RM [ROOM NUMBER]b had a broken bed side dresser, RM [ROOM NUMBER] had a blown light bulb in the room, and RM [ROOM NUMBER] had dirty blinds, and the air conditioning unit was discolored with a brown tent.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Restorative Nursing, the facility failed to obtain a physician order for one of five residents (R) (R3) with known contractures. The deficient practice had the potential to increase the progression of contractures for R3.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Administration-General, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent (5%) during medication administration for one of three residents (R) (R14). There were 26 opportunities observed and two medication errors for a medication error rate of 7.69%. This deficient practice had the potential to cause adverse drug reactions for R14.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the facility's policies titled, Capillary Blood Sampling (Finger Stick Blood Sugar), Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Items and Equipment, and Infection Prevention and Control, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for four of 39 residents (R) (R44, R20, R14, and R33). Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the glucometer was cleaned per the user instruction manual for R44; failed to ensure shared resident equipment was sanitized between uses and failed to ensure staff followed Enhanced Barrier Precaution (EBP) guidelines during wound care for R33.
July 23, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Food Receiving and Storage, the facility failed to label, and date opened food items in the dry storage area and failed to date opened bulk food items. The facility census was 62 and all residents consumed an oral diet.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, review of pharmacy guidelines, review of latanoprost ophthalmic solutions manufacturer packet insert, review of the Trelegy Ellipta oral inhalant manufacturer packet insert; and review of the facility policies title, Medication Storage in the Care Center, and Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI), the facility failed to ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility were labeled and stored properly and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations on two of three medication carts (A Wing cart and B Wing cart).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Abuse Prevention Program, the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for one resident (R #50) of 13 residents on the Memory Care Unit.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Controlled Drug Accountability and Reconciliation the facility failed to maintain accurate records on controlled substances on one of three medication carts (A Wing cart).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Automatic Stop Orders, the facility failed to ensure a stop date was implemented, not to exceed 14 days for psychotropic medications for two residents (R) (R#9, R#50) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure a stop date was implemented for antianxiety medication ordered as needed (PRN) for R#9 and R#50. 1.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 3 on January 29, 2026, 2 on January 16, 2025, 3 on July 23, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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) | 4.65 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.91 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.18 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.3% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.56 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 4.95 on weekdays and 3.91 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.12 in April to June 2025 to 4.65 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 | 4.65 | 0.62 | 4.95 | 3.91 | 3.2% | 0 of 90 | 64 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.15 | 0.56 | 4.42 | 3.47 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.19 | 0.35 | 4.40 | 3.65 | 0.8% | 0 of 92 | 66 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.12 | 0.50 | 4.37 | 3.50 | 2.0% | 0 of 91 | 65 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Georgia
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.12 | $17.06 to $20.66 | 43,440 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.82 | $25.43 to $33.99 | 21,060 |
| Registered nurses | $44.98 | $38.02 to $51.12 | 100,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 17.0 | 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 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.9 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MAGNOLIA MANOR OF MARION COUNTY INC. CMS links this home to Magnolia Manor Senior Living, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 10/13/2004 | |
| Magnolia Manor Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2004 | |
| Watkins, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/09/2012 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 16, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 16, 2025: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Lillian Carter Health Center by Harborview Plains, 21.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Taylor County Health and Rehabilitation Butler, 22.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Muscogee Manor & Rehabilitation Ctr Columbus, 23 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 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 Magnolia Manor of Marion County's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Magnolia Manor of Marion County 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Magnolia Manor of Marion County get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Magnolia Manor of Marion County been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Magnolia Manor of Marion County 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 Magnolia Manor of Marion County?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers, and links the home to Magnolia Manor Senior Living. Legal business name: MAGNOLIA MANOR OF MARION COUNTY INC.
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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