EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY
11740 COLUMBIA STREET, Blakely, GA 39823
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY Compares
EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in Blakely, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (14.2%) is below the Georgia average of 25.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 127 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6% (39% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.2% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0% (43% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Blakely.
How is EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.7% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 14.2% here versus 25.0% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 127 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 EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY?
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 EARLY MEMORIAL NURSING FACILITY?
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 Blakely
Blakely sits in Early County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% 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+
- 1,947 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 40.1 years
- Median household income
- $34,811
- Median home value
- $120,700
Demographics for Early County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Blakely.
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