A

HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME

815 LEGION DRIVE, EASTMAN, GA 31023
Score: 90 / 100

Among nursing homes in Georgia, Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home stands out with an A grade and a score of 90 out of 100. It ranks in the 97th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Staffing at Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home is near the national average, with 3.80 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.80 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.86 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.90 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Sep 12, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0791 Severity D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    Sep 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Oct 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 29, 2022 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1