DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

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How DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares

DAWSON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dawson, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.9%) is above the Georgia average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.3% — worse than the Georgia average of 20.1% (35% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (42% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.9% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.9% (101% higher).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Dawson

Dawson sits in Terrell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% 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+

1,672 (19.3%)

Median age

40.3 years

Median household income

$35,335

Median home value

$93,400

Demographics for Terrell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dawson.

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