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Total health inspections
4
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
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.
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
86.3%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Occupancy rate
86.3%
Residents per day (avg)
54
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.2M
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
89%
Occupied Beds
55 of 62
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
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
Email:
[email protected]
Amenities & Lifestyle
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.
39 visits/inspections
6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
5 routine inspections
3 other visits
5 life safety inspections
Results
9 with issues
30 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:November 25, 2024
Type:Re Inspection
32 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
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Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
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Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260.0
50
No
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Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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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
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
100% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
18 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation
Aug 09, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
33% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.9
43% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
25.2%
49% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
27.2%
40% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.3%
39% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
83% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
39% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.3%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
26.9%
208% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.7%
50% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
22% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
144% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.4%
21% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and 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 amount
$4K
90% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$4K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 31, 2024
$4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Altamaha Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.3%
↑ 0.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$440,210
↑ ~$41K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,430,453
↑ ~$298K vs 2022
Profit Margin
6.7%
↑ 0.3pp vs 2022
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