Comer Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Comer, GA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number115289

Contact & location

2430 Paoli Road
Comer, GA 30629
Madison County
Phone
(706) 783-5116
ZIP code
30629 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
116
Residents per day
68.8 (59% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Madison County Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Chain
Ethica Health (50 facilities, avg 3.6★)
Medicare certified since
January 24, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
3.49 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.48 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.08 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.6 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 26, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-26 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-15
2026-02-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-15
2025-01-16 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-02
2025-01-16 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 2025-03-02
2025-01-16 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-02
2025-01-16 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 2025-03-02
2025-01-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-02
2022-09-29 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-13
2022-09-29 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-13

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Akuko, Joanne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clinical Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Madison County Holdings, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ringer, Dave (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cable, Paul (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dennis, Kathryn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Nichols, Joseph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rollins, Ronnie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wall, Joseph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Warnock, Ralph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Health Scholarships INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Community Health Systems INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Sheffield, Kimberly (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Akuko, Joanne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Clinical Services INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lambert, Reno (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ringer, Dave (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shiflet, Cecila (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Comer Health and Rehabilitation?

Comer Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-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 Comer Health and Rehabilitation have?

It has 116 certified beds and cares for about 69 residents per day.

Has Comer Health and Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Comer Health and Rehabilitation?

It is part of Ethica Health and is classified as non profit - other. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Comer Health and Rehabilitation?

(706) 783-5116. The facility is located at 2430 Paoli Road, Comer, GA 30629.

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