Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation
506 Sumter St, Montezuma, GA 31063
Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Montezuma, 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 rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 18, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since July 2, 20239 (Georgia average 17)
- Fines in the past three years3, $15,593 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on January 18, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 2, 2023 from $8,691 to $3,728.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 30, 2023 from $15,593 to $3,728.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on September 15, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Health inspection on September 4, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 October 18, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 30, 2023 from $23,989 to $15,593.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 2, 2023 from $13,370 to $8,691.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MONTEZUMA HEALTH CARE CENTER.
Health inspection on November 30, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint 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.
CMS fine of $3,728 on November 30, 2023.
CMS fine of $5,365 on November 30, 2023.
CMS fine of $6,500 on November 30, 2023.
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Citation F0656. Severity G: actual 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 December 29, 2023.
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 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.
Health inspection on July 2, 2023
3 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 August 1, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 August 1, 2023.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 2, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
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 August 1, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 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 August 1, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (478) 472-8168
- Last standard health inspection
- January 18, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day, on average
- 68.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Montezuma Health Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Ethica Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (9 vs 17).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/31/2003
- COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2003
- CLINICAL SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2003
- MIMS, DEBRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/14/2022
- PITTMAN, JACQUELINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2026
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- SATCHELL, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2021
- WALKER, SHAWANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2026
Questions
When was Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists January 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since July 2, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $15,593 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Montezuma Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.