ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Georgia

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Georgia

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER

JESUP, GA 31545 View Map

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Georgia

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Overview of ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Altamaha Healthcare Center provides quality, individualized care for those needing short-term rehabilitation or long-term care services. The facility is committed to ensuring a maximum level of independence for each resident. A team of nurses and therapists is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support.
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.76/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 86.3%
Residents per day (avg) 54
Occupancy rate
86.3%
Residents per day (avg)
54

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.6M
Profit
$440.2K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,640,841.00
Profit
$440,210.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
31.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
Total costs $6.2M
Bed community size
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
July 1, 2016

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115577
County: WAYNE

Ownership & operating entity

ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER is administrated by Ms AURIE ALLEN.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Life Enrichment
Housekeeping
Laundry

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Comprehensive care plan, 24 hour nursing care, Post-operative care, Stroke recovery care, Wound care, Nutritional services and specialized diets/tube feeding, Pain management, Fall prevention program, Hospice care, Respite, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech therapy, On site physician services, Dietitian, Social Services, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Audiology, Optometry, Psychiatrist, Psychologist

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER
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Address JESUP, GA 31545

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

71
Total Staff
66
Employees
5
Contractors
17,668
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 6 8.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 14 9.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 26 9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
49 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.9%
of total hours from contractors
333 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 26 0 26 8,126 91 100% 9
Licensed Practical Nurse 14 0 14 4,347 91 100% 9.1
Medication Aide/Technician 2 0 2 936 66 73% 9.1
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 842 69 76% 6.7
Administrator 2 0 2 616 64 70% 8
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 527 63 69% 8.4
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 520 64 70% 8
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 516 62 68% 8.3
Registered Nurse 6 0 6 478 50 55% 8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant 2 1 3 323 47 52% 6.9
Qualified Social Worker 1 0 1 199 61 67% 3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician 1 0 1 168 62 68% 2.7
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 42 11 12% 3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 4 4 29 38 42% 0.7

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2019 – Aug 2025)

4
Inspections
20
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
5
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
18
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
4
20% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
20% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
10% of total
Infection Control
1
5% of total
Administration
1
5% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 19
Complaint Investigations 4
State Comparison (GA)
Citations
20
Georgia average: 16.6
Critical Citations
0
Georgia average: 0.7
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Aug 09, 2025 G Quality of Care F0689 Open
Jul 31, 2024 E Abuse/Neglect F0607 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 F Infection Control F0880 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 C Nursing Services F0732 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 F Nutrition F0812 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 D Pharmacy F0755 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 D Pharmacy F0760 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 D Quality of Care F0700 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 D Care Planning F0657 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 E Resident Rights F0578 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 E Resident Rights F0623 Corrected
Jul 31, 2024 E Resident Rights F0625 Corrected
Jun 24, 2022 E Pharmacy F0759 Corrected
Jun 24, 2022 E Care Planning F0645 Corrected
Jun 24, 2022 D Resident Rights F0578 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Administration F0773 Corrected
May 16, 2019 F Nutrition F0812 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Care Planning F0645 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Care Planning F0842 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Beacon Health Management LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
52 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (15.4%)
Medicaid 38 (73.1%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (11.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
13.6 Score
33% worse than avg Georgia avg: 10.3

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
24.9 Score
43% worse than avg Georgia avg: 17.4

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
25.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.7%
Depressive Symptoms
26.9%
Falls with Major Injury
0.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
28.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
27.2%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
8.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
22.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0% 22% better than avg Georgia: 80.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
5.4% 144% worse than avg Georgia: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
94.4% 21% better than avg Georgia: 78.2%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $4K Georgia avg: $40K 90% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 Georgia avg: 2.1
Compared to Georgia Average Facility: $4K | Georgia Avg: $40K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Jul 2024 - Jul 2024)

Jul 31, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$4K

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Services Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Respite Care Program
Georgia NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.
  • Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Home and Community Services (HCS)
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
  • GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Georgia Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.

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Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Community Care Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Georgia NFCSP Respite

Respite Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • GA Specifics:
    Focus on metro and rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; need-based.
  • GA Specifics:
    Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Georgia Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • GA Specifics:
    ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • GA Specifics:
    ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.
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