NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ: 21% Abuse-Flagged, 29 Facilities

NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ operates 29 nursing homes across AL, GA, LA and 3 other states. According to CMS federal data, the chain's facilities have collectively received $1.8 million in civil monetary penalties. 6 of 29 facilities (21%) carry CMS's Abuse Icon designation, a flag reserved for facilities with confirmed patterns of resident abuse or neglect. 2 facilities are currently on CMS Special Focus status, a designation reserved for the nation's worst-performing nursing homes. The portfolio carries an average CMS star rating of 1.7 out of 5.