Brown Health and Rehabilitation
545 COOK STREET, Royston, GA 30662
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Brown Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Brown Health and Rehabilitation is a 144-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Royston, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 144 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (46% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Brown Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Brown Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Royston.
How is Brown Health and Rehabilitation addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Brown Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.0% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Brown Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Brown Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 144 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Brown Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Brown Health and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Royston
Royston sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,370 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $47,821
- Median home value
- $120,500
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Royston.
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