Hospital Authority Of Brooks County, Georgia, The
Quitman, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115498) · 188 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (229) 263-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
This facility reports total nurse staffing of about 4.00 hours per resident per day, including about 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
CMS data shows no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
The Hospital Authority of Brooks County, Georgia, located in Quitman, GA, is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 188 certified beds and an average daily census of 133.4 residents, and has been certified since 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. The rating breaks down into four component scores: a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Staffing rating of 4 stars, and a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.00 hours per resident per day, with Registered Nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.51 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS data lists zero fines and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the data provided for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.00 hours per resident per day, including about 0.51 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 30.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 188 certified beds and an average daily population of 133.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned, operated as a hospital district; no chain affiliation is noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided doesn't specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 229-263-6100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 229-263-6100 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115498?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.