LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Lumber City Care Center LLC has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families, as it reflects solid performance. It ranks #71 out of 353 facilities in Georgia, placing it in the top half, and it is the best facility among two options in Telfair County. The facility shows an improving trend, with issues decreasing from one in 2022 to zero in 2023. However, staffing is a concern, rated at 1 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 52%, which is average but still noteworthy. Despite having no fines, which is promising, the center has had incidents that raise concerns, including a serious finding where a resident was burned after spilling hot coffee that they were allowed to self-transport without staff assistance. Additionally, there were concerns about the Dietary Manager not being certified, which could potentially affect the dietary needs of residents. On a positive note, the facility maintains a strong health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars, suggesting that the overall safety and care environment is being prioritized.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Georgia
- #71/353
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 17 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Georgia. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 14 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Georgia avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 14 deficiencies on record
Mar 2022
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff and family interviews, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to provide supervisio...
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Mar 2020
13 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled, Basic Life Support/CPR the facility fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record review, staff interviews and review of the facility policy titled, Condition Change of the Residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Baseline Care Plan/Summary the facility fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews the facility failed to follow the care plan related to potential alterations in cardiac function for one of 33 (R#218) residents reviewed for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow Physician's order for a 1500 milliter (ml) fluid restricted diet for one of 33 residents reviewed for diet.
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that infection control practices were followed during wound care for one resident (R#5) of three residents reviewed for wound ca...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0777
(Tag F0777)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the Physician of x-ray results for one of three...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the use of proper handwashing and sanitizing during meal ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to provide vaccination against influenza or pneumonia and failed to provide evidence that the resident was offered these vaccines for on...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, record review and review of facility policy titled, Resident/ Patient Grievance Process the facility failed to make information on how to file a gr...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review, staff interviews the facility failed to ensure that the staff designated as Dietary Manager was a Certified Dietary or Food Service Manager or had a similar food service manage...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Storage, Food storage and family members, Nutr...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to post the census information readily accessible to residents and visitors on three of four days of the survey. The facility census was 7...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- • 14 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Lumber City Llc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Georgia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Lumber City Llc Staffed?
CMS rates LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Georgia average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 83%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Lumber City Llc?
State health inspectors documented 14 deficiencies at LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC during 2020 to 2022. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 12 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Lumber City Llc?
LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PEACH HEALTH GROUP, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 86 certified beds and approximately 62 residents (about 72% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LUMBER CITY, Georgia.
How Does Lumber City Llc Compare to Other Georgia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Georgia, LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Lumber City Llc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Lumber City Llc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Georgia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Lumber City Llc Stick Around?
LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Georgia average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Lumber City Llc Ever Fined?
LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Lumber City Llc on Any Federal Watch List?
LUMBER CITY CARE CENTER LLC is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.