Harborview Tifton
1451 Newton Drive · Tifton, GA · 31794 · 2293821665
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Harborview Health Systems
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $13,520 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $22,032 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 12, 2025 | Fine | $13,520 |
| July 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| July 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115412 · certified since August 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.