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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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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
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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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
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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
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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
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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.