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Families describe Altamaha Healthcare Center as a compassionate skilled nursing facility that took in loved ones with serious, complex needs after other facilities turned them away. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's attentiveness, communication, and quick action in medical emergencies, along with clean facilities and good food.
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Altamaha Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Jesup, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 24 reviews.
Altamaha Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Jesup, Georgia, licensed for 62 residents. It serves patients recovering from acute events like stroke as well as those requiring ongoing nursing care.
Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and communication. Several relatives noted that the center accepted residents with complex medical needs when other facilities would not, and that caregivers, including nursing, activities, and support staff, treat residents with genuine patience and kindness. The facility maintains cleanliness and timeliness in medication administration. One family wrote, "the food is the best I've ever ate at a facility." Families report feeling at ease knowing their loved ones are in capable hands.
Altamaha Healthcare Center holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google across 24 reviews, with the visible feedback consistently positive about care quality and staff conduct.
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4.2★ on Google (24)
Harvey Howell
Mar 2025
Very clean facility and everyone is nice and attentive. Nurses pass medicines on time and the food is the best I've ever ate at a facility. Every staff is well trained and will help with anything you need or need to know. Good showers.
Abril Vela
Jan 2025
My uncle became a resident at Altamaha Healthcare Center in 2022 after suffering a life-altering stroke. When he was stable enough to be transferred to a skilled nursing home, many facilities would not accept him due to his complex needs. Thankfully, Altamaha welcomed him and gave our family so much peace. My dad (his brother) visits weekly. He always says the staff members are very courteous and seem to genuinely care for the residents. Prior to my uncle's stroke, his primary language was Spanish. Despite the language barrier, his caregivers have found unique ways to communicate with him. Although his stroke was significant, we are grateful that his therapy there has helped him make tiny improvements with his mobility. Since my uncle's time at Altamaha, they have performed some renovations which made it look much more modern and inviting. I personally love to visit the nursing home's Facebook page to look for new posts with photos of my uncle. Our extended family members in Mexico also enjoy the social media posts, as it is comforting to see him participating in social activities. So far, we are pleased with my uncle's care, and we hope he continues to do well at Altamaha Healthcare Center.
Robin Perry
Jan 2025
My sister who suffered a massive stroke this past August was sent to a skilled Nursing Facility in Savannah for intensive physical therapy. We had the worst experience which resulted in my sister being bruised at all times and fell 3 times in one month which resulted in ER visits for stitches. The 3rd Fall and resulting ER visit was the last straw and we began looking for another facility. Luckily, Memorial Hospital recommened Altamaha in Jesup to place her and we are so happy with that decision. When my sisters and I visit we see how happy and friendly the staff is and always seems to enjoy being at their jobs. This is the exact opposite from what we saw at the Savannah facility. Altamaha is an hour's drive from where we live but it is well worth the drive because we have peace of mind and feel very confident that my sister is at the best place possible. My sister seems so content and never has bruises. I thank God we were led to Altamaha Healthcare. They are truly an answer to prayer.
Patina Life
Jan 2025
There are many wonderful angels that work at Altamaha,,, Just to list a few… Kimberly is the activities director and she is always keeping the residence actively involved with fun events! Savannah is very patient and kind,, Anita Michaels is the head nurse and is always taking care of the residence Wendy goes above and beyond to make sure all the residents are happy!! We appreciate them and many more for their compassion and big hearts❤️
Celia Wilcox
Jan 2025
I thank Jesus Christ for the excellent Personnel at Altamaha Healthcare Center! My Brother has been receiving care there for less than a year, and I am pleased with the service provided. I don't have to worry about him as much knowing that he is in good hands at the nursing facility. The employees communicate well with me so I can be of assistance and be informed of my brother's care. Special thanks to Belinda and Anita for getting my brother transferred to the hospital when they did recently, as I believe their quick action saved my brother's life! I appreciate the skilled nursing care that my brother receives at the nursing home. Mrs Anita was instrumental in making sure my brother was able to come back to the facility after he had to be admitted to the hospital. I appreciate the Administrator for being so helpful and understanding of my brother's and my situation. I love Ms. Mandy for her kindness and expertise as my brother's Wound Care Nurse. She keeps my brother's spirits up, her interaction with him and me is a priceless asset! Last, but certainly not least, I want to give Special Thanks to Ms. Ashley in the Business Office. I could not have made it without her assistance! She was highly professional and helpful in explaining to my brother and me the laws and requirements necessary for my Brother to receive services at the facility. I had to have her repeat over and over her instructions, as I am a Senior Citizen and don't comprehend things that overwhelm me very well. She was patient and a good communicator with me as I tried to understand instructions. She spoke on a level that I could understand until finally I caught on to what she was explaining. She is my Superstar Employee at Altamaha Healthcare Center, and so valuable to me in my experience of dealing with the nursing home. Everyone is top notch at their job, and I am praying for blessings and miracles to come into their lives as they serve. I can't thank you enough at Altamaha Healthcare Center, Jesup, GA for your professionalism, personal kindness, and support for my Brother and me!
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 16, 2025
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2022
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 26, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Altamaha Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Altamaha Healthcare Center is located at 1311 West Cherry Street in Jesup, Georgia.
Altamaha Healthcare Center carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 24 Google reviews. Families describe Altamaha Healthcare Center as a compassionate skilled nursing facility that took in loved ones with serious, complex needs after other facilities turned them away. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's attentiveness, communication, and quick action in medical emergencies, along with clean facilities and good food. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
Altamaha Healthcare Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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