Laurens County, Georgia · Nursing home
Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin
1 of 5 overall from CMS
606 Simmons St, Dublin, GA 31040
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.37 hours Below the state average of 3.56
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 21 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $16,801 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 50.4% of 126 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin is a 126-bed nursing home in Dublin, Georgia (Laurens County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.37 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.56. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $16,801 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 126
- Residents per day (average)
- 63.5
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Partnership Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Regional Health Properties (5 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $16,801 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.86 hours per resident on weekends against 3.37 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 50.4% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Georgia average 2.7
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Georgia average 2.9
- Staffing 1 of 5 Georgia average 2.3
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Georgia average 2.9
The vertical line marks the Georgia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.37 h Georgia average 3.56
- Nurse aides 1.85 h Georgia average 2.14
- Licensed practical nurses 1.31 h Georgia average 0.93
- Registered nurses 0.21 h Georgia average 0.50
- All staff, weekends 2.86 h Georgia average 3.10
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Georgia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Georgia average46.0%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Georgia average44.5%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Georgia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.6% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 34.7% | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.7% | 91.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 22.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.5% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.9% | 15.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.7% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.07 | 2.15 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.97 | 1.90 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.0% | 80.3% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 40.0% | 78.4% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.1% | 25.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.5% | 11.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 17 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 11, 2024: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 10 | 8 |
Georgia homes averaged 5.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (21)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 7, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 25, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 5, 2024)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | Fine | $6,500 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,301 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
Georgia homes averaged 0.6 fines and $12,749 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Georgia
- Size99 of 355 by certified beds
- Georgia average residents per day89.9
- ChainRegional Health Properties
- Chain average overall rating1.6 of 5
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Dublin3
- Homes in Laurens County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin?
Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin have?
Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin has 126 certified beds. It averages 63.5 residents per day, about 50.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin?
The home reports 3.37 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.21 hours from registered nurses. The Georgia average is 3.56 hours and 0.50 hours from registered nurses.
Has Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $16,801 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Emerald Healthcare & Rehab of Dublin accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Dublin Trails of Journey LLC 105beds 86.2%in use 3.25nurse hours a day
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Laurens County
Who to call in Georgia
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Georgia.
- Long-term care ombudsman Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-866-552-4464 (Select option 5 (per the Division of Aging Services page).) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) Complaint Intake 1-800-878-6442 (Toll free. Complaint Intake Unit: 404-657-5726 or 404-657-5728. Fax: 404-657-8935. Complaints can also be filed online.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Georgia staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 115376. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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