Early Memorial Nursing Facility
11740 Columbia Street, Blakely, GA 39823
Early Memorial Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Blakely, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (229) 723-3796
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 127
- Residents per day, on average
- 83
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Lifebrite Hospital Group of Early LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (14 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 16, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 22, 2023 from $172,985 to $177,463.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.
Citation K0751. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2024.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 22, 2023 from $266,130 to $172,985.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
4 citations
Health inspection on November 4, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0570. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0837. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ECHP, INC.5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/01/2023
Questions
When was Early Memorial Nursing Facility last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Early Memorial Nursing Facility have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since November 4, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Early Memorial Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Early Memorial Nursing Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Early Memorial Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.