Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center
36261 North Okefenokee Drive, Folkston, GA 31537
Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Folkston, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since January 8, 202328 (Georgia average 17)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsSpecial Focus Facility candidate
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Special Focus Facility candidate
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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.
Health inspection on August 6, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 September 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2026.
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 22, 2026.
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 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on August 6, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2026.
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 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on November 18, 2025
9 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
20 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 8, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 January 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0725. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0835. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
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 January 8, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 7, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0574. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
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 June 21, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on May 7, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2025.
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 June 21, 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 July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
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CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on November 17, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.
Health inspection on January 8, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
18 of 356 Georgia homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 15, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 8, 2023
14 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0371. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
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 February 15, 2023.
Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (912) 266-8810
- Last standard health inspection
- August 6, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day, on average
- 65.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Fs SNF LLC
- Chain
- Beacon Health Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Georgia average (28 vs 17).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PWW HEALTHCARE, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/01/2017
- BEACON HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2017
- WERTHEIM, BRUCEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2017
Questions
When was Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 6, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 28 health citations since January 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.