Southwell Health and Rehabilitation

Name: Southwell Health and Rehabilitation
Address: 260 MJ TAYLOR ROAD, Adel, GA, 31620, US
Telephone: 2298968077

260 Mj Taylor Road, Adel, GA 31620 · Cook County · 95 certified beds · avg 84 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1998

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.75

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (17)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 13, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
Sep 13, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not provide a neutral and fair arbitration process. Arbitration is a way of settling disputes outside of court, and if it's used, the facility must agree with the resident on a neutral arbitrator and a convenient location.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Nov 30, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint
Oct 27, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Oct 27, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Oct 27, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 27, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Oct 27, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (10 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	5	E
2023	1	E
2024	10	F
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Georgia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.75	3.54	3.95	top 7% in Georgia; top 18% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.28	0.50	0.69	top 2% in Georgia; top 8% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.04	3.09	3.50	top 7% in Georgia; top 22% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.65	0.35	0.48	top 7% in Georgia; top 19% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	34.8	46.0	45.8	top 22% in Georgia; top 24% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.0	44.5	42.9	top 27% in Georgia; top 29% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.49, RN 1.21, weekend 3.82. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Dorman, Christopher	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Fausett, Thomas	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Lawal, John	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/23/2020
Tift Regional Health System INC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Brooks, Troy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/27/2022
Brooks, Troy	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/27/2022
Dorman, Christopher	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Fausett, Thomas	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Fausett, Thomas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Kimball, Mark	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/12/2025
Kimball, Mark	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/12/2025
Kimball, Mark	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/12/2025
Lawal, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/23/2020
Lawal, John	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/23/2020
Tift Regional Health System INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Tift Regional Health System INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/15/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
"Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center	12.9 mi	Nashville, GA	★☆☆☆☆	3/5
Pruitthealth - Lakehaven, LLC	18.4 mi	Valdosta, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Pruitthealth - Valdosta, LLC	18.8 mi	Valdosta, GA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Pruitthealth - Crestwood, LLC	18.9 mi	Valdosta, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Pruitthealth - Holly Hill, LLC	18.9 mi	Valdosta, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115655.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Southwell Health and Rehabilitation

260 Mj Taylor Road, Adel, GA 31620 · 2298968077

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
☐ "Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 115655 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)