Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home
Ocilla, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115713) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (229) 468-3890 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Palemon Gaskins Mem Nsg Home is a 30-certified-bed nursing home in Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, with an average of 24.5 residents. It is operated under Government - County ownership and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. The rating breaks down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 2 stars, and Staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.41, including 0.51 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this home. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This facility has been federally certified since December 1, 2005. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current details on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, 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 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover is 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 30 certified beds and an average daily population of 24.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a Government - County ownership structure, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since December 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures (QM), and Staffing — this facility scores 2, 3, 2, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (229) 468-3890 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (229) 468-3890 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/115713?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.