Orchard Health and Rehabilitation
1321 Pulaski School Road, Pulaski, GA 30451
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Pulaski, 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 rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since April 3, 20254 (Georgia average 17)
- Fines in the past three years1, $57,161 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0341 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2026.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 August 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.
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 August 28, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 3, 2025 from $87,940 to $57,161.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 3, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.
CMS fine of $57,161 on April 3, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 May 2, 2025.
Citation F0740. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on April 3, 2025
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 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 May 2, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
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 May 2, 2025.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0781 2 times since 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 May 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2023
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 11, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 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 April 11, 2023.
Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (912) 685-5072
- Last standard health inspection
- July 16, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 89
- Residents per day, on average
- 72.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Candler County II Ltc LLC
- Chain
- Ethica Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (4 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 11/01/2025
- CLINICAL SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2006
- JONES, MAGGIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/05/2026
- NELSON, TRACEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/29/2026
- PATEL, MAULIKKUMAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2023
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- PEAVY, TIFFANYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2026
Questions
When was Orchard Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists July 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Orchard Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since April 3, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Orchard Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $57,161 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Orchard Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Orchard Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.