Dawson Health & Rehabilitation

    1159 Georgia Ave SE, Dawson, GA 39842
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.32·(22)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and therapy staff
    • Knowledgeable, professional administrative leadership
    • Welcoming, energetic facility atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained resident rooms
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy
    • Friendly, respectful staff–resident interactions
    • Palatable, well-seasoned meals

    Cons

    • Staffing shortages reducing responsiveness
    • Inconsistent bathing and personal-care schedules
    • Gaps in medication-change communication and clinical follow-up
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Limited activity programming and engagement
    • Inconsistent managerial oversight and administrative accuracy
    • Staff communication tone and engagement

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but distinct pattern: many families and residents praise the direct-care staff and therapy team for being attentive, kind, and effective, while multiple operational issues surface that appear to affect day-to-day resident experience and care continuity.

    Care quality shows two clear strands. Positive comments emphasize compassionate hands-on care, successful therapy interventions, clean private rooms, and staff who keep residents comfortable. At the same time, several reviewers described clinical and process gaps: inconsistent personal-care routines (including bathing schedules), concerns about follow-up after medical visits, and breakdowns in communication when medications are changed. These issues suggest variability in clinical coordination and handoff practices that prospective families should clarify with the facility.

    Staffing and staff conduct are central themes. Numerous reviewers praised individual caregivers and administrators, noting approachable leadership and specific staff members who project professionalism and energy. Conversely, staffing shortages—particularly among nursing assistants—were cited as contributing to slower response times and reduced engagement. A related theme is the tone and engagement of some staff; while many interactions were described as warm, others were described as abrupt or overly loud, indicating inconsistent staff communication styles.

    Dining and activities present a split impression. Meal quality was often described positively, with meals noted as well-seasoned and palatable. However, activity programming was characterized as limited by several reviewers; residents were described as bored or under-engaged, implying a need for expanded or more consistent recreational offerings to support social and cognitive stimulation.

    Facility condition feedback is likewise mixed. Many reviewers pointed to clean, well-kept resident rooms and a generally pleasant environment. At the same time, sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas and during certain shifts were reported, along with mentions of uneven housekeeping attention. Administratively, reviewers praised knowledgeable leadership but also raised concerns about managerial oversight and accuracy of public information (for example, discrepancies in posted ratings), suggesting uneven administrative processes.

    Notable patterns: positive firsthand caregiving and therapy outcomes coexist with operational weaknesses in staffing, personal-care consistency, medication communication, activity availability, and some sanitation controls. Management perceptions are divided—some cite strong, energetic leadership while others raise ethical or oversight concerns. Prospective residents and families should ask the facility for specifics on staffing ratios and schedules, bathing and personal-care protocols, medication-change communication procedures, activity schedules, cleaning/odor-control practices, and verification of publicly listed ratings before making placement decisions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Dawson Health & Rehabilitation is located at 1159 Georgia Ave SE, Dawson, GA, 39842.

    About Dawson Health & Rehabilitation

    Dawson Health and Rehabilitation is a small, nonprofit skilled nursing facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to the community it serves. With a capacity of 74 beds, the center is designed to provide a supportive environment for individuals who require various levels of medical and personal assistance, including those recovering from illness or injury and those needing ongoing care due to chronic conditions. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, enabling a broad range of residents to access its services.

    Focusing on residents’ unique healthcare needs, Dawson Health and Rehabilitation supports individuals as they regain independence following hospital stays for events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. Within this rehabilitative setting, nearly half of the residents are able to return home upon discharge, demonstrating the facility’s commitment to recovery and transitional care. For those who need sustained support, long-term care is also a central focus, helping individuals with medical requirements as well as assistance with daily activities, like dressing, eating, and using the bathroom.

    The facility prioritizes both safety and quality of life. Dawson Health and Rehabilitation maintains a nurse staffing level averaging three hours and fifty minutes per resident each day, contributing to attentive care and timely response to residents' needs. The staff receives regular training aimed at minimizing incidents such as falls resulting in major injury, and maintaining vigilant oversight of residents’ health. They are also dedicated to preventive health measures, such as annual flu vaccinations, with a notable percentage of residents receiving these immunizations.

    Consistency in care is supported by maintaining comparable staffing levels on weekends as during the week, ensuring residents receive a stable and familiar environment every day. The approach to care at Dawson Health and Rehabilitation emphasizes maintaining residents’ ability to move, eat, and participate in activities of daily living independently for as long as possible. This focus on personal agency and health allows many residents to keep their routines and dignity intact while receiving professional support.

    Dawson Health and Rehabilitation is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community, which enables it to concentrate its resources on providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The absence of recent fines or payment denials speaks to steady operations and attention to care standards. With programs that accommodate both short-term recovery needs and long-term assistance, Dawson Health and Rehabilitation stands as a vital resource for individuals and families seeking attentive, reliable, and compassionate care in a supportive environment.

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