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Early Memorial Nursing Home

Nursing Home Facility

11740 Columbia Road, Blakely, GA 39823

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Early Memorial Nursing Home

Early Memorial Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Blakely, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Blakely area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (229) 723-3796.

Early Memorial Nursing Home is licensed for 127 beds.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.

The community is located in Early County, GA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Early Memorial Nursing Home. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 3 that put residents in immediate danger. 15 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Environmental

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 10, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 10, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Early Memorial Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Government - County
  • Beds / units 127
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
  • Annual staff turnover 31%
  • Last health inspection December 2025

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