Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
710 North Irwin Avenue, Ocilla, GA 31774 · Irwin County · (229) 468-3890
30 certified beds, about 25 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 2005
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115713 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 18, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 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 4.41 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.51 of those hours.
33.3% 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 15 health citations on file.
January 18, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- E Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, PASRR, the facility failed to submit a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II after a new mental illness diagnosis was added for two of three residents (R) (R7 and R9) reviewed for PASARR. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the appropriate level of care and services provided for R7 and R9.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the confidentiality of resident electronic medical records during medication administration for one resident (R) (R) (R5) on one of two nursing units. The deficient practice had the potential to allow unauthorized individuals to view protected health information.
- 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 and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for two of two hallways. Specifically, the hallways had handrails that were missing caps with screws sticking out. In addition, the entrance to Hall 1 had six holes in the floor, one resident room had a stopped-up sink, and a baseboard is unattached to the wall in the common area. The deficient practice had the potential to affect resident comfort and safety.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review and review of the facility's policy titled PASRR, the facility failed to ensure an application for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I that included a diagnosis of schizophrenia and depression was submitted prior to or on admission to the facility for evaluation and determination of specialized services for one of three Residents (R) (R13). This deficient practice had the potential to affect the appropriate level of care and services provided for R13.
- D 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 observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were securely stored on one of two medication carts. Specifically, the medication cart on the short hall was left unlocked and unattended. This deficient practice created the potential for unauthorized entry and diversion.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), the facility failed to maintain a Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) program that effectively identified, developed, and implemented corrective action plans to effectively addressed concerns related to ensuring a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and completion of Level I PASRR Screenings. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the quality of life and quality of care for residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed during medication administration for one of three residents. The deficient practice had the potential to contribute to cross contamination and the spread of infections.
December 22, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- F Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, [Name of facility] 2024 QAPI Plan, the facility failed to identify, develop, and implement corrective action plans that addressed the notification of wound progression and treatment for four of four residents (R) (RA, R11, R13, and R78) to the responsible parties (RP) and or family representatives, failed to ensure resident living environment was clean and home-like, failed to ensure infection control practices were adhered to as it relates to Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), and failed to ensure Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) were submitted for residents with qualifying diagnoses.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled Handwashing/Hand Hygiene, and Enhanced Barrier Precautions, the facility failed to wash/sanitize hands and change gloves during wound treatment for one of four residents (R) (R78) with pressure ulcers, failed to apply Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during intravenous antibiotic therapy administration for R78, and failed to establish enhanced barrier precautions to reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms.
- E Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on family interview, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the family representative for two of four residents (R) (R13 and R A) were notified of a new pressure ulcer and the progression of the wounds. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure resident A family member was notified of the development of a pressure wound. The facility also failed to ensure R13's family/representative was notified of changes in the progression of R13's pressure wounds.
- 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 and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that three of 17 residents' rooms (rooms [ROOM NUMBER]) were maintained to promote a clean and homelike environment. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that the privacy curtains in rooms [ROOM NUMBER] were free from noticeable dirt and debris, the facility failed to ensure the sink in room [ROOM NUMBER] was functioning and operable for staff and resident use, and the facility also failed to ensure there were no visible black substance in the residents' bathroom of rooms [ROOM NUMBERS].
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, PASRR, the facility failed to submit for a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Level II after a new mental illness diagnosis was added for one of three residents (R) (R15) reviewed for PASARR. This deficient practice had the potential to affect the appropriate level of care and services provided for R15.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review), the facility failed to ensure an application for PASRR Level I that included a diagnosis of schizophrenia and depression was submitted prior to or on admission to the facility for evaluation and determination of specialized services for one of three Residents (R) (R12). This deficient practice had the potential to affect the appropriate level of care and services provided for R12.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that wound care documentation was accurate for residents in the facility that were receiving wound care. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that the documentation on the weekly wound report was accurate to reflect the date wounds were identified.
July 2, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Comprehensive Resident Centered Care Plan, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for two of 18 residents (R)R#14 and R#23. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the continuity of care for R#14 and RF#23 that was to be provided by the facility staff.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 9 on January 18, 2026, 5 on December 22, 2024, 2 on July 2, 2023.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 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 located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 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) | 4.41 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.61 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.75 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.3% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.46 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 4.74 on weekdays and 3.61 on weekends, 24% 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 5.00 in April to June 2025 to 4.41 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 | 4.41 | 0.51 | 4.74 | 3.61 | 0.0% | 8 of 90 | 25 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.35 | 0.54 | 4.59 | 3.74 | 5.2% | 3 of 92 | 24 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.92 | 0.81 | 5.15 | 4.34 | 2.2% | 0 of 92 | 22 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.00 | 0.84 | 5.26 | 4.36 | 6.0% | 0 of 91 | 22 |
| 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. If you work here, your report helps start one.
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 | 17.8 | 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 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.5 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.7 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin, Sharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/15/2020 | |
| McWhorter, Andrea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/21/2020 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2026: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2026: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2026: "Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 18, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 18, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg 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 Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home?
- CMS lists 2 owners and managers. Legal business name: IRWIN COUNTY HOSPITAL.
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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