Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Surveyors found that the facility did not have clear or accessible signage informing residents and visitors how to report complaints, abuse, or neglect to the state agency. The required information was missing from common areas, and the only notice posted was small, hard to read, and poorly placed, making it difficult for individuals to access the necessary contact details.
Surveyors found that food items in the kitchen refrigerator were stored past their use by dates or lacked proper labeling, and an ice machine contained black flakey residue and rust, indicating failures in food storage and equipment cleanliness standards.
Three residents with complex medical needs reported that an LPN repeatedly treated them disrespectfully, withheld or delayed medications, ignored requests for assistance, and created a hostile environment, especially during night shifts. Residents expressed fear of retaliation if they reported the LPN, leading to underreporting of grievances. These issues were corroborated by resident interviews, council minutes, and an Ombudsman report, and were compounded by chronic understaffing and missing signage for reporting abuse.
Several residents experienced delays in accessing their trust funds due to insufficient petty cash on hand and a process that required waiting several days for additional funds from corporate. Money was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and not all residents received their requested amounts promptly, contrary to facility policy stating 24/7 access.
The facility did not provide written information regarding the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment to four residents or their representatives, as required by policy. Despite having significant medical conditions and, in some cases, completed POLST forms or physician orders, there was no documentation that these individuals received the necessary information upon admission.
Three residents who were discharged from Medicare Part A skilled services but remained in the facility did not receive the required Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) informing them or their responsible parties about Medicare coverage and potential liability for non-covered services. The MDS Coordinator was unaware of the requirement and did not provide the necessary notices.
Two residents with intact cognition reported being subjected to verbal abuse, neglect, and retaliation by an LPN, including being ignored, disrespected, and exposed to strong air freshener. Despite being informed of these allegations, facility administration did not report the incidents to the State Agency within the required timeframe, as they initially misclassified the events as customer service issues rather than abuse or neglect.
Failure to Post Accessible Complaint and Abuse Reporting Information
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to provide adequate signage or notices informing residents and visitors about how to report complaints, abuse, or neglect to the state agency. During tours of multiple areas within the facility, including resident halls, the front entrance, common areas, nurses station, and dining area, no signs were found that provided this critical information. The Administrator confirmed during an interview that the required signage was missing and attributed its absence to a recent visit by the Ombudsman, who may have inadvertently removed the facility's signs while updating her own contact information. Further observation revealed that a small, hard-to-read notice was eventually posted beneath the Ombudsman poster at the far end of one hall. This notice contained contact information for reporting concerns or complaints, but its size and placement made it difficult to notice and read. The lack of clear, accessible information on how to report complaints or abuse constituted a deficiency in ensuring residents and visitors were aware of their rights and the process for reporting issues to the state agency.
Deficient Food Storage and Equipment Cleanliness
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Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain proper food storage and cleanliness standards in the kitchen and food service areas. During an inspection of the kitchen's two-door stand-up refrigerator, a clear plastic container labeled breakfast meat was found with a use by date that had already passed, as well as a box of bell peppers with an expired use by date. Additionally, a sealable plastic bag containing meat was found opened and without any use by date. The Dietary Manager confirmed these findings, acknowledging that the breakfast meat and bell peppers were past their use by dates and that the opened meat lacked a date label. The facility's policy requires leftovers to be discarded after three days, but these items were not managed according to that standard. Further inspection revealed that the ice machine on one of the facility's halls contained a black flakey substance and rust, indicating a lack of proper cleaning and maintenance. The Dietary Manager confirmed the presence of these substances in the ice machine. These observations demonstrate a failure to adhere to professional standards for food storage, preparation, and equipment cleanliness, as outlined in the facility's own food handling procedures.
Failure to Ensure Resident Dignity and Protection from Retaliation by LPN
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Summary
The facility failed to protect and maintain the rights and dignity of three residents by not ensuring that a staff nurse, an LPN, treated them with dignity and respect in a manner that promoted or enhanced their quality of life. Multiple residents reported that the LPN displayed a consistently negative attitude, did not communicate during care, and failed to ask about their well-being or needs. Residents described instances where the LPN withheld or delayed medications, did not respond to call lights, and ignored requests for assistance, often telling residents to ask a CNA instead. There were also reports that the LPN spoke negatively about residents to others and made disparaging remarks, particularly targeting smokers and certain groups, and used strong sprays in residents' rooms after making negative comments about the smell of smoke. Residents expressed a pervasive fear of retaliation if they reported the LPN's behavior, stating that the LPN would ignore them, withhold care or medications, and generally make their lives more difficult if she discovered they had complained. This fear led to underreporting of grievances and complaints, despite residents being aware of the grievance process. The issue was corroborated by interviews, resident council minutes, and a Long Term Care Ombudsman report, all of which documented ongoing concerns about disrespectful treatment, delayed care, and a hostile environment created by the LPN, especially during night shifts. The facility also experienced high management turnover and chronic understaffing, particularly on nights and weekends, which contributed to unmet resident needs and further reluctance to report issues. The affected residents had significant medical and functional needs, including conditions such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, amputations, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, requiring regular assistance with activities of daily living and timely administration of medications. Despite these needs, the LPN's conduct resulted in residents feeling anxious, neglected, and apprehensive about seeking help. The lack of visible signage for reporting abuse or complaints further hindered residents' ability to seek recourse, as confirmed during a facility walkthrough where required posters were found missing.
Failure to Provide Timely Access to Resident Trust Funds
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that residents with trust funds had timely access to their requested funds, as required by facility policy and state guidelines. Multiple residents reported consistent delays in receiving their money, with distributions occurring on a first-come, first-served basis and not all residents receiving their funds when requested. One resident stated that she had not received her money for the current month and only received the previous month's funds a week prior. Another resident indicated that only a third of the residents received their money for a particular month. Review of petty cash withdrawal records confirmed that residents typically received their requested funds two to three days after making the request, rather than having access 24/7 as stated in the facility's policy. Staff interviews revealed that the facility maintained a petty cash fund of approximately $600, which was not sufficient to meet all residents' requests, especially when multiple residents requested the maximum allowable amount. When petty cash ran low, the Business Office Manager had to request additional funds from corporate, a process that took several days. The Administrator acknowledged that the facility did not keep enough cash on hand to fulfill all requests and that money was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. On nights and weekends, only a small amount of petty cash was available on the nurses' cart. The Regional Accounts Receivable confirmed that the facility did not have enough petty cash to meet all resident requests.
Failure to Provide Written Information on Advance Directives
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Summary
The facility failed to provide four residents and/or their representatives with written information regarding their right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, as required by the facility's Advance Directive policy. The policy specifies that upon admission or readmission, the Social Services Director is responsible for informing and educating residents or their Power of Attorney in writing about these rights. However, record reviews for four sampled residents revealed no evidence of signed acknowledgements or documentation that written information about these rights was provided. In each case, the Social Services Coordinator/Social Worker did not complete the advance directive checklist at admission, resulting in the absence of required documentation in the residents' records. The affected residents had various significant medical conditions, including hemiplegia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation, end stage renal disease, dementia, and other chronic illnesses. Some residents were cognitively intact, as indicated by their BIMS scores, while others were not. Despite the presence of physician orders and, in some cases, completed POLST forms, there was no documentation that the residents or their representatives received written information about their rights to accept or refuse treatment, as mandated by facility policy.
Failure to Provide Required Medicare Coverage Notices Upon Discharge from Part A Services
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Summary
The facility failed to provide the required Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) to three residents or their responsible parties when they were discharged from Medicare Part A skilled services but remained in the facility. Review of facility policy indicated that the SNFABN, Form CM-10055, should be used to notify residents about Medicare eligibility and coverage for Part A items and services. Documentation showed that the three residents were discharged from Medicare Part A within the last six months, but there was no evidence that the SNFABN was given to them or their representatives. An interview with the MDS Coordinator confirmed that she was unaware of the requirement to use the SNFABN form for these discharges and did not provide the forms to the affected residents or their representatives.
Failure to Timely Report Alleged Abuse and Neglect
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Summary
The facility failed to timely report allegations of abuse and neglect involving two residents with intact cognition. Both residents reported negative interactions with an LPN, including being ignored, treated disrespectfully, and experiencing verbal abuse. One resident described the LPN spraying a strong air freshener in their room, making negative remarks about their smell, and intentionally withholding medications. The other resident reported being ignored by the same LPN and suspected the LPN was telling others not to speak to him, leading to concerns about retaliation among residents. Despite being informed of these allegations by several residents, the facility's administration did not immediately report the incidents to the State Agency as required by their policy, which mandates reporting within two hours for abuse or neglect allegations. The administrator initially considered the issue to be related to customer service rather than abuse or neglect, resulting in a delay in reporting. The report to the State Agency was ultimately made the following day, outside the required timeframe.
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