PALEMON GASKINS MEM NSG HOME

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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 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (35.6%) is above the Georgia average of 20.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Ocilla, the local average is 3.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 20.1% (77% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (32% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Georgia average of 5.9% (31% lower).

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

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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