River Brook Healthcare Center
Homerville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115635) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,720 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (912) 487-5328 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Brook Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River Brook Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.2 hours per resident per day, with only 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.3%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Yes, River Brook Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,720.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
River Brook Healthcare Center is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility in Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia, with an average of 65.7 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Brook holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.19997 per resident per day, including only 0.36042 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,720.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility. These are factual CMS enforcement records, not softened characterizations.
River Brook is part of the Beacon Health Management chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in charge.
Families should independently review the facility's full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare posting for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Brook Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
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 3.2 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day and a 42.3% nursing turnover rate, earning a 2-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,720.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 92 certified beds and an average daily population of 65.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Beacon Health Management chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; River Brook scores 1, 1, 2, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9124875328 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Tour details aren't part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 9124875328 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River Brook Healthcare Center's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115635?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.