Nursing Care Index

Abercorn Rehabilitation Center

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia · CCN 115132 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities, chain average 3.7 stars)

CMS rates Abercorn Rehabilitation Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 100 certified beds, 88 residents a day on average. 20 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $10,868.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.41275 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.23426 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.99517 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover58.2% (registered nurses 80%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-02-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2026-02-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2026-02-26 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2026-02-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2026-02-26 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2026-02-26 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-16
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2023-10-26
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2025-01-24
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-22
2023-05-25 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-09
2023-05-25 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-09
2023-05-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-09
2023-05-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-09
2023-05-25 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-07-09

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-01-24Fine$10,868

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Southern Healthcare Management LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2025-04-15
Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC
Organization
direct ownership interest2014-03-06
Cronquist 2015 Family Tr
Organization
indirect ownership interest2015-12-31
John J Notermann Business Tr
Organization
indirect ownership interest2017-11-12
Southern Healthcare Management LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2014-05-01
Cronquist, Royce
Individual
adp of the snf2018-02-01
Kanagala, Vamsi
Individual
adp of the snf2025-01-01
Kelly, Michelle
Individual
adp of the snf2018-02-01
Melton, Donald
Individual
adp of the snf2014-05-01
Mukwindidza, Chido
Individual
adp of the snf2025-11-24
Cronquist, Royce
Individual
corporate officer2018-02-01
Kelly, Michelle
Individual
corporate officer2018-02-01
Melton, Donald
Individual
corporate officer2014-05-01
Notermann, Brenda
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-04-15
Kanagala, Vamsi
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-01-01
Mukwindidza, Chido
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-11-24

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Chatham County.