Miller Nursing Home
206 Grace St., Colquitt, GA 39837 · Miller County · (229) 758-4270
157 certified beds, about 145 residents a day · Government - Hospital district · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115039 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 17, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since August 2022 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 5.38 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.26 of those hours.
40.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
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 6 health citations on file.
May 17, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, family and staff interviews, record review, and review of the policy titled, Residents' Rights, the facility failed to protect and promote the rights of one of 71 sampled residents (R) (R88). This deficient practice had the potential to violate the residents' preferences and religious culture.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review and review of the facility's policy titled, Gastrostomy Tube Feedings, the facility failed to provide appropriate care for a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) (tube inserted into the stomach for nutrition) for one of 71 sampled residents (R) (R83). The deficient practice increased the risk of associated complications for R83.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policies titled, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control (Donning and Doffing PPE {personal protective equipment}), and Infection Control (Scope of Service), the facility failed to implement infection control practices for one of six sampled residents (R) (R17), reviewed for infection control. Specifically, staff failed to sanitize hands between glove changes related to care of an intravenous (IV) access device (flexible, long tube inserted into a vein for long term use.) This deficient practice increased the risk of clinical complications for R17.
February 7, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Grievance Policy, the facility failed to ensure that six of 40 sampled residents (R) (R37, R59, R57, R62, R68 and R83) who participated in Resident Council (RC), received a response to their grievances. Specifically, the facility failed to provide a response to grievances and complaints about call lights over a six-month period. The deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact each resident's quality of life and/or dimmish feelings of self-worth for R37, R59, R57, R62, R68 and R83.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Dietary Procedure Manual, the facility failed to ensure dietary areas were maintained in a sanitary manner. Specifically, food and supplements were not labeled properly, frozen meats were exposed to air, chemicals were stored with food, handwashing could not be completed without contamination of one's hands, floors were observed with built up substance, and the facility failed to use a sanitizer on kitchen surfaces. The deficient practice had the potential for transmission of food borne illness, and potential to affect 60 of 153 residents who received an oral diet served from the kitchen. (105 residents received partial to total nutrition needs via feeding tubes).
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident, family, and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Grievance Policy, the facility failed to investigate and resolve grievances timely, and failed to report findings in writing to the complainant for one of 30 sampled residents (R) (R146). Specifically, there were two complaints filed for R146 with the same care allegation. The issue was not resolved until the second grievance was filed six months later and the complainants were not notified of findings and resolution. The deficit practice caused issues to be ongoing and the potential for unmet needs and dissatisfaction for R146.
August 4, 2022Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 6 on May 17, 2026, 2 on February 7, 2025, 2 on August 4, 2022.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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) | 5.38 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.26 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.65 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.63 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.8% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 43.8% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 7.62 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 5.68 on weekdays and 4.65 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.37 in April to June 2025 to 5.38 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 | 5.38 | 1.26 | 5.68 | 4.65 | 6.5% | 0 of 90 | 145 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.33 | 1.15 | 5.60 | 4.66 | 6.6% | 0 of 92 | 152 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.28 | 1.14 | 5.55 | 4.59 | 5.0% | 0 of 92 | 153 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.37 | 1.25 | 5.64 | 4.69 | 6.5% | 0 of 91 | 152 |
| 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 | 5.6 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 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 with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.2 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital Authority of Miller County | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/26/1966 |
| Moore, Jennifer | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/18/2022 | |
| Moore, Jennifer | Corporate director | Individual | 03/21/2022 | |
| Brown, Jill | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/31/2008 | |
| Rau, Robin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/30/2008 |
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 May 17, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 17, 2026: "Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 17, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 7, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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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 Miller Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Miller Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Miller Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 17, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Miller Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Miller Nursing Home 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 Miller Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF MILLER COUNTY.
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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