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Brown Health and Rehabilitation

545 COOK STREET, ROYSTON, GA, 30662
(706) 245-1900
144 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
144
State license
LTC1059485
CMS facility ID
115090
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Brown Health and Rehabilitation
Street address
545 COOK STREET
City / state / ZIP
Royston, GA 30662
Phone
(706) 245-1900
State license #
LTC1059485

Brown Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Royston, Georgia. It is licensed for 144 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Royston and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Brown Health and Rehabilitation 34 times across 8 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Ethica Health
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Administrator
Deanna Sinha

Registered owners & officers

Cable, Paul
Director — since 2003
Clinical Services Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Dennis, Kathryn
Director — since 2015
Franklin County Holdings, Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Gipson, Tana
Operational control — since 2021
Lambert, Reno
Operational control — since 2023
Moody, Teresa
Officer — since 2023
Nichols, Joseph
Director — since 2024
Rollins, Ronnie
Director — since 2003
Sheffield, Kimberly
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Sinha, Deanna
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Wall, Joseph
Director — since 2003
Warnock, Ralph
Director — since 2020

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1968-12-04
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-09-11
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$289 per day (≈ $8,790/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 94% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
9% below the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
144
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-11-19
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-19
2024-04-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0940
D · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-05-22
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (26 citations)
2023-02-16Health inspection9 citations
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-14
2025-09-11Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0200
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-11-10
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-11-10
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-10
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-11-10
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-11-10
2024-04-05Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0541
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-05-20
2023-02-16Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0241
D · No harm found
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0300
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115090.
What people say on Google.
4.0102 ratings on Google
★★★★★Shelley Kurtz · 2026-05-12 · via Google

“Brown Rehabilitation Center is an exceptional facility that truly cares for both its residents and staff. The team works together to create a warm, loving, and supportive environment where residents feel valued and cared for. They provide many opportunities for residents to participate in activities that encourage social interaction, improve range of motion, spark creativity, and keep their minds …”

★★★★Julie Hocutt · 2026-05-19 · via Google

“Our mom has been here years, the staff seem to really care about her they will address any concerns we may have regarding mom . The residents seem to enjoy mom’s company. She seems to like the food most of the time as long as it’s what she likes to eat . She enjoys getting her nails done . Thank you to sacred heart Catholic Church in Hartwell for including mom in communion . Also to the church t…”

★★★★★Justin Sechr · 2026-05-18 · via Google

“BHR provides a supportive environment focused on patient care and recovery. The staff works hard, it can be busy at times but overall our team does their best to provide quality care and meet residents needs. Like many healthcare settings, experiences can vary depending on the individual expectations and circumstances.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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