Hazelhurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center
180 Burkett Ferry Road, Hazlehurst, GA 31539 · (912) 375-3677
For profit - Corporation · 73 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Hazelhurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 29, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.March 29, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.March 29, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 29, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 29, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 29, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 26, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.September 26, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.September 26, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.February 2, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.February 2, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.February 2, 2025 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 2, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 2, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.February 2, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 2, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 2, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.77 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.56 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 53.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Alma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion Baxley · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gracemore Nursing and Rehab Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sears Manor Nursing Home Brunswick · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Senior Care Center - Brunswick Brunswick · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hazelhurst Court Care and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.