Heart of Georgia Nursing Home

815 Legion Drive · Eastman, GA · 31023 · 4783745571

100 certified beds For profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 67
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.893.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.830.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.09≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year32%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

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

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

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

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 11, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2022

    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 December 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2022

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 12, 2022 · Infection Control

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115471 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.