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Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia

2002 Tift Avenue North

2.3(30 ratings)· Tifton average: 3.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
178
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
178
Inspections
View history (48 citations)
Facility age
Operating in Tifton for over 50 years
Bed count history
Expanded from 62 beds to 178 beds
Care scope
Includes palliative, respite, and memory care units

What Families Think

Reviews of this Tifton skilled nursing facility are sharply mixed, with a low overall rating driven by multiple serious complaints about care quality, staffing, and safety, alongside at least one very positive account of the memory care intake and staff attentiveness. Several families describe declining care over time, unexplained injuries, and poor communication from administration.

The Good

  • Attentive nurse during memory care intake
  • Staff described as polite and helpful
  • Building kept clean in visited areas
  • Good staffing ratio noted by one reviewer

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of falls, fractures, and unexplained bruises
  • One report of a resident molested by another patient
  • Reports of understaffing and unaddressed staff misconduct
  • Reports of cold food and lack of management accountability

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Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia is a senior living community in Tifton, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 2.3 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

About Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia

Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia is a skilled nursing facility in Tifton, Georgia, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, palliative and respite care, and specialized memory care. Originally built by Dr. H. Gordon Davis, Jr. as a 62-bed facility under the name Tift Healthcare, the center has expanded to 178 beds and has been serving the senior community for over 50 years.

The facility provides a full range of professional healthcare services including rehabilitative and restorative care. The center emphasizes creating a homelike, comfortable environment that prioritizes dignity, independence, and individual needs. Staff are trained to provide compassionate, resident-centered care with a focus on developing personal relationships with residents and their families.

The center's mission centers on delivering the highest quality of life through excellent healthcare services, a well-organized and properly trained staff, and a home-like environment that supports residents' social and religious needs. Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia works with other healthcare providers to obtain new education, services, and technological advancements that better serve residents' needs.

Types of Care at Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia

2.3overall · 30 ratings combined

2.3★ on Google (30)

Tina Harp

Apr 2026

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If you have any other option for your loved one, take it. Our mother was in this facility for a little over 2 years. Her care was acceptable for about a year. We were very present and involved. We raised red flags on multiple occasions to the social workers and the administrator that were all excused away to include the entire staff of a memory care unit leaving the entire floor unattended while they ate pizza in the break room. This was investigated and found to be true by the administrator who basically excused it away. Every time my mother fell or had a broken bone we were told that “they had turned their head for a second “. We were finally able to have her moved when she fell and broke her hip… once again, they had “turned their head for a second “. She was also molested by a male patient. We were initially told about the incident, but never given any follow up as to how the situation of it was addressed or how my mother would be protected in the future, except that they had “given him treatment” to which the administrator couldn’t explain what that was.

Janet

Apr 2026

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Review: “I admitted my mother to this rehabilitation center on Tift Avenue in Tifton about three years ago. During the first year, things seemed fairly decent. I understand no facility is perfect, but overall her care at that time felt acceptable. Unfortunately, as time went on, the quality of care declined. In the second year, I began noticing concerning issues—my mother frequently had unexplained bruises, and her anxiety worsened significantly. There was also an incident where she appeared to be overmedicated. I had to question the staff about it before any changes were made, and no one initially brought it to my attention. That lack of communication and oversight was very concerning. By the third year, the situation became unacceptable. My mother ended up hospitalized with a fractured knee and COVID pneumonia. She was extremely distressed, and it was clear to me that she was not receiving the level of care and attention she deserved. That was the point where we knew we had to get her out. What was most frustrating throughout this experience was the lack of accountability. Concerns were often met with excuses rather than clear answers or efforts to improve. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this facility to families who want consistent, attentive care for their Family members..

James Spell

Apr 2026

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Maybe they need to feed a higher protein diet to their elderly guests. Protein is EXTREMELY important at their age

Paul Burroughs

Apr 2025

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This facility is filthy inside and outside. This facility is below staffing level. I visit my wife everyday and I see all of this first hand. I have yet to see any improvements in any area over the year I have been visiting my wife. There is one thing you will see, employees using their cell phones during work hours. Cell phones should be left in their vehicle or at home. The facility has a telephone and employees can be reached using that number. In my opinion all of the things that are suffering at this facility is due to poor management. This is an 8 - 5 job for the management, but I do believe they should be required to work during those hours. At the present time the kitchen floor is being removed to find a water leak. I'm not sure how the food is being prepared for the residents but they can't cook in the kitchen. There should always be a backup plan for any emergency, a Caterer would be the solution. My wife has been in the memory unit at this facility since 14 July 2021. I would have never believed this place could get worse. I have missed 6 days visiting my wife since her arrival July 15th 2021. I can honestly tell you the stuff you read on their website is mostly wrong. I am there when my wife gets her lunch, I feed her meal to her. Her meal has been cold so many times, I have talked to the Administrative office, to the woman in charge of the facility and told her I would buy one meal heating cabinet if she would buy one. She declined. The meal heating cabinet holds 26 meals on serving trays. On their home page you will read all the stuff they say they are providing to the residents.

Brenda Cromer

Mar 2023

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Just placed my sweet mother in law on the memory unit. The nurse was awesome in her intake assessment, and noted health concerns I had not even addressed. The building is old, definitely school brick type, but was not dirty in the areas I saw. The staff were attentive to the residents and the residents seemed clean and healthy. The staffing ratio was good for the type of resident. The administration answered all questions and was very polite. Everyone I encountered was very polite and helpful. I will post further observations in the future.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2026

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2026

  • 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 Jan 29, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2026

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2026

Jul 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 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, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2024

Apr 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation

  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 9, 2024

Sep 28, 2023Health Complaint2 citations

  • Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2023

  • 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 Oct 30, 2023

Feb 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • 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 Apr 2, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • 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 Apr 2, 2023

  • 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 Apr 2, 2023

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • 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 Apr 2, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2023

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia offer?

Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia located?

Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia is located at 2002 Tift Avenue North in Tifton, Georgia.

What do families say about Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia?

Reviews of this Tifton skilled nursing facility are sharply mixed, with a low overall rating driven by multiple serious complaints about care quality, staffing, and safety, alongside at least one very positive account of the memory care intake and staff attentiveness. Several families describe declining care over time, unexplained injuries, and poor communication from administration.

How did Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia do on recent health and safety inspections?

Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 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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