Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Folkston, GA
CMS certification number115630
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
36261 North Okefenokee DriveFolkston, GA 31537
Charlton County
- Phone
- (912) 266-8810
- ZIP code
- 31537 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day
- 63.8 (69% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- FS SNF LLC
- Chain
- Beacon Health Management (11 facilities, avg 1.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.02 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.33 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.62 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.71 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 85.7 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 16.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 10
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 16 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-05-07 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. F0574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-21 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-17 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-01-08 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | 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 2023-02-15 |
| 2023-01-08 | 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 2023-02-15 |
| 2021-05-06 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-06-25 |
| 2021-05-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-06-25 |
| 2021-05-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-06-25 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| PWW Healthcare, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Beacon Health Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wertheim, Bruce (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKettrick, William (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center 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 Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 92 certified beds and cares for about 64 residents per day.
Has Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Beacon Health Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?
(912) 266-8810. The facility is located at 36261 North Okefenokee Drive, Folkston, GA 31537.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.