Early Memorial Nursing Facility

Nursing Home · Blakely, GA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number115271

Contact & location

11740 Columbia Street
Blakely, GA 39823
Early County
Phone
(229) 723-3796
ZIP code
39823 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
127
Residents per day
85.3 (67% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Lifebrite Hospital Group of Early LLC
Medicare certified since
October 1, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.23 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.26 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.41 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.54 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.8 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-10
2025-12-11 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-10
2025-12-11 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-10
2025-12-11 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-10
2025-12-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-10
2025-07-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-16 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-07-16 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-03
2024-08-07 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-18
2023-08-22 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2023-08-22 Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
F0844 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-26
2022-11-04 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-11-04 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-11-04 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-11-04 Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $177,463 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-08-22Fine$177,463

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Echp, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Dunn, Morgan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cushing, Ginger (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Early Memorial Nursing Facility?

Early Memorial Nursing Facility has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does Early Memorial Nursing Facility have?

It has 127 certified beds and cares for about 85 residents per day.

Has Early Memorial Nursing Facility been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $177,463 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Early Memorial Nursing Facility?

(229) 723-3796. The facility is located at 11740 Columbia Street, Blakely, GA 39823.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.