PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME
710 NORTH IRWIN AVENUE, Ocilla, GA 31774
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME Compares
PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME is a 30-bed government-owned nursing facility in Ocilla, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the Georgia average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ocilla, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.7% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (59% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME with other nursing homes in Ocilla.
How is PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME addressing its staffing levels 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 PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.7% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME lag behind other Ocilla options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME?
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 Ocilla
Ocilla sits in Irwin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.2% 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+
- 1,801 (19.2%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $41,484
- Median home value
- $83,200
Demographics for Irwin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ocilla.
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