Lumber City Operations, LLC

Nursing Home
Overview of Lumber City Operations, LLC
Lumber City is a city located in Telfair County, Georgia. It was incorporated as a town in 1889 and named for a sawmill near the original town site. The community reflects its historical reliance on artesian wells.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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.
2h 55m per day

This home provides 18% 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 86

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 74.7%
Residents per day (avg) 63
Occupancy rate
74.7%
Residents per day (avg)
63

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

29% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$7.5M
Operating loss
-$896.9K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$7,471,046.00
Operating loss
$-896,871.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
32.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
Total costs $8.4M
Bed community size
86-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
69%
Occupied Beds
59 of 86
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
December 7, 2022

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115404
County: Telfair

Ownership & operating entity

Lumber City Operations, LLC is administrated by MS LORIE NEWSOME.

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.

4 visits/inspections

2 life safety inspections

Results

0 with issues

4 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:June 2, 2022
Type:Abbreviated Survey

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Lumber City Operations, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

GA 31549
86
No
LOWE, ANJUAN
74.7%
$7,466,761.00
$2,407,400.00
32.2%
62.50
4/5
2.9237
5/5
1/5
2/5
-
9
1
-14%
-18%
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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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Address 20.6 miles from city center

Address LUMBER CITY, GA 31549

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

127
Total Staff
53
Employees
74
Contractors
22,549
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse98.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse329 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant699.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
110 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
22.1%
of total hours from contractors
4,984 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 39 Licensed Practical Nurse: 21 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant30396912,08691100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse1121325,27491100%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026386571%7.6
Registered Nurse5495424752%8.7
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0225166875%6.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0225086571%6.6
Physical Therapist1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014906167%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0114695763%8.2
Dietitian1013364044%8.4
Physical Therapy Assistant033903640%2.3
Qualified Social Worker022732831%2.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
4.5

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

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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 1
100% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info Georgia average: 0.5

8 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 Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Care Network Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
59 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (11.9%)
Medicaid 45 (76.3%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (11.9%)
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. 10.2
In line with 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. 15.1
13% 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 16.5%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.9%
13% 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 11.8%
27% 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 2.1%
36% 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 5.9%
7% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
34% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.8%
63% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 20.3%
132% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.9%
35% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.8%
17% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.4%
In line with 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 68.5%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
20% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.5%
In line with 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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