EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY

Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a long-term care facility located at 11740 Columbia Street in Blakely, Georgia 39823. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 127 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories to help the public understand performance relative to other facilities nationwide. Early Memorial Nursing Facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5. These ratings are based on data collected through federal inspections, staffing reports, and clinical quality indicators. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5, meaning this facility falls below the national average across all measured categories. Early Memorial Nursing Facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (229) 723-3796 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, Early Memorial Nursing Facility performs below average in each of the CMS rating categories. The national overall average of 3.0 stars provides a midpoint reference, and this facility's overall rating of 1 star places it in the lowest tier measured by CMS. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 1 star, indicate performance that falls in the lowest category relative to other facilities across the country. The quality measure rating of 2 stars reflects performance that is below the national midpoint as well, though it represents a slightly higher standing than the other individual ratings. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and to contact the facility and relevant local agencies for the most current and detailed information before making care decisions.