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CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME

386 BELAIRE DRIVE, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546
Score: 20 / 100

With a score of 20/100, Chatuge Regional Nursing Home ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, Chatuge Regional Nursing Home falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.81 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.87 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 27 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 26.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 10.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $64,214

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 20 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
112
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6