Gracemore Nursing and Rehab

Nursing Home
Overview of Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
GraceMore Nursing & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility in Brunswick, Georgia. It offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and palliative/respite care. The facility is committed to providing quality care and maintaining a home-like environment for its residents.
(912) 265-6771

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 24m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 66.5%
Residents per day (avg) 42
Occupancy rate
66.5%
Residents per day (avg)
42

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 16 days

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$4.7M
Profit
$371.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$4,713,482.00
Profit
$371,146.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.3M
49.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.0M
Total costs $4.3M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
52 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
67%
Occupied Beds
40 of 60
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 7, 1973

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115554
County: GLYNN
Awards: 2015 AHCA Bronze National Quality Award, 2017 AHCA Silver National Quality Award, MyInnerview Excellence in Action Award since 2008, 2025 Antibiotic Stewardship Honor Roll

Ownership & operating entity

Gracemore Nursing and Rehab is administrated by Ms PAM POPWELL.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term Rehab
Long-term Care

Contact Information

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-term Rehab, Long-term Care

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

5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

7 routine inspections

6 other visits

7 life safety inspections

Results

13 with issues

26 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:May 6, 2025
Type:Other

41 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31520
60
No
GRACEMORE, LLC
66.5%
$4,367,223.00
$2,317,542.00
53.1%
41.80
3/5
3.3927
3/5
3/5
3/5
-
12
-
-11%
-5%
-15%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
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
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
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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Places of interest near Gracemore Nursing and Rehab

Address 2.0 miles from city center

Address BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

68
Total Staff
53
Employees
15
Contractors
14,385
Total Hours (Quarter)
23
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse57.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse117.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant257 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
42 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.6%
of total hours from contractors
524 contractor hours this quarter
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant250256,53691100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse110112,90491100%7.6
Registered Nurse5051,1768998%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist6171,1038391%8
Administrator1014646066%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1014575864%7.9
Dietitian1014516369%7.2
RN Director of Nursing1013755257%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker1013555864%6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0332326470%3.6
Qualified Social Worker0331093336%3.3
Speech Language Pathologist022794044%2
Respiratory Therapy Technician033672527%2.6
Dental Services Staff1014689%5.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111533%5
Occupational Therapy Aide0111444%3.5
Physical Therapy Aide011411%3.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

12 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 09, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 09, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 09, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 09, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
40 Total Residents
Medicaid 34 (85%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (15%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.7
44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 8.3
52% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.0%
64% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.6%
46% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 8.2%
49% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
47% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
92% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.8%
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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