HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE
1901 WEST SCREVEN STREET, Quitman, GA 31643
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE Compares
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE is a 188-bed government-owned nursing facility in Quitman, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (15.3%) is below the Georgia average of 25.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 188 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.3% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.3% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE with other nursing homes in Quitman.
How is HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE addressing its quality measures 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 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.3% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE?
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 HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA, THE?
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 Quitman
Quitman sits in Brooks 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+
- 2,972 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $37,516
- Median home value
- $94,200
Demographics for Brooks County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Quitman.
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