Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center
Folkston, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115630) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (912) 266-8810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Folkston Park reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, with only 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0%. CMS gives the facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Folkston Park has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality issues subject to increased inspections.
About this facility
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Folkston, Charlton County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1997. It operates 92 certified beds with an average of 63.8 residents. The facility is owned by a corporation and is part of the Beacon Health Management chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 1.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Folkston Park holds an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. All four component ratings are also low: the health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.02, including only 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%, a high figure relative to national norms.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased inspection frequency. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Families should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Folkston Park has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.02 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, and a 60.0% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program due to a history of quality concerns.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 92 certified beds with an average daily population of 63.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Beacon Health Management chain, which operates 11 facilities averaging a 1.5-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Folkston Park scores 1 star in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9122668810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9122668810 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115630?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.