F44

THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC

Grade F 44/100 composite score

For profit - CorporationSFF CandidateAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
Not rated
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

134

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$292,548

Last Survey

N/A

3223 FALLIGANT AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404
9126912512

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Staffing

Staffing data not available for this facility.

Ownership

Ownership information not available.

Penalties & Fines (3)

$292,548total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Dec 12, 2024Fine$277,362
Dec 12, 2024Payment Denial
Apr 18, 2023Fine$15,186

Health Inspection Deficiencies (54)

April 23, 2025Health3 deficiencies2 severe
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 5, 2025
0678LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 5, 2025
0835LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 5, 2025
February 14, 2025Health6 deficiencies6 severe
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 27, 2025
0609JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 27, 2025
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 27, 2025
0656JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Corrected Mar 27, 2025
0740JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 27, 2025
0835JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

December 12, 2024Health20 deficiencies4 severe
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0558EMinimal harm, Pattern

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0584DMinimal 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0623EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0625EMinimal harm, Pattern

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 Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0656JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0684JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0689GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0712DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0727FMinimal harm, Widespread

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0732BNo harm, Pattern

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0761FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Corrected Jun 8, 2025
0812FMinimal 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 Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
0835JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 5, 2025
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 20, 2025
April 18, 2023Health9 deficiencies1 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0584DMinimal 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0676GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 18, 2023
June 11, 2021Health16 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0565EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0570EMinimal harm, Pattern

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0572EMinimal harm, Pattern

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Corrected Aug 29, 2021
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0730EMinimal harm, Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0867EMinimal harm, Pattern

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2021
0868DMinimal harm, Isolated

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 21, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC?

THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC in SAVANNAH, Georgia has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 43.7 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC?

THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC have?

THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC has 54 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC been fined?

Yes. THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC has $292,548 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC have?

THUNDERBOLT CARE CENTER LLC has 134 certified beds with approximately 15 current residents (11% occupancy). The facility is located at 3223 FALLIGANT AVENUE, SAVANNAH, Georgia 31404. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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