Nursing home

Altamaha Healthcare Center

1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA, 31545

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Beacon Health Management · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Altamaha Healthcare Center, with 20 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $4,017 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
62
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Wayne Co. avg 2.33Georgia avg 2.68This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Wayne Co. avg: 2.33. Georgia avg: 2.68.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

20
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
4
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42019
32022
122024
12025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $4,017 total · Jul 31, 2024
  1. Jul 31, 2024$4,017

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)31.03%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.98%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.05%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Rwc Healthcare LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Pww Healthcare, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Wertheim, Bruce5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Mukwindidza, ChidoW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Beacon Health Management LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wertheim, BruceOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Wayne County.

1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup
Wayne County · GA · 31545
62 certified beds31.6176, -81.8980

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods
CCN 115002
Atlanta, GA434Not shown$8,018
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C
CCN 115004
Americus, GA334Not shown$0
Park Place Nursing Facility
CCN 115005
Monroe, GA442Not shown$0
Harborview Decatur
CCN 115012
Decatur, GA233Not shown$6,292
Bell Minor Home, the
CCN 115020
Gainesville, GA111Shown$74,979
William Breman Jewish Home, the
CCN 115022
Atlanta, GA544Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Altamaha Healthcare Center's CMS rating?

Altamaha Healthcare Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Altamaha Healthcare Center located?

Altamaha Healthcare Center is located at 1311 West Cherry Street, Jesup, GA, 31545 in Wayne County, and CMS lists 62 certified beds.

Does Altamaha Healthcare Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $4,017 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Altamaha Healthcare Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Altamaha Healthcare Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Altamaha Healthcare Center's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.33 across 3 facilities in Wayne County, and 2.68 across Georgia. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Altamaha Healthcare Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Altamaha Healthcare Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
115577
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
62
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 20 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 9, 20250689GComplaintDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Jul 31, 20240578EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240607EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240623EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240625EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240700DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240732CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240760DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 31, 2024
Jul 31, 20240880FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 1, 2024
Jun 24, 20220578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 26, 2022
Jun 24, 20220645EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 26, 2022
Jun 24, 20220759EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 26, 2022
May 16, 20190645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2019
May 16, 20190773DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2019
May 16, 20190812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2019
May 16, 20190842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 30, 2019

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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