Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe

2403 Battlefield Pkwy · Fort Oglethorpe, GA · 30742 · 7068667700

135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation

  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

66% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 77
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 61
Trend 10% 89
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.223.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.700.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.67≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year66%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $16,530

Inspection citations (12 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 15, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G April 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G April 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 14, 2022

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E October 14, 2022

    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 November 28, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 14, 2022

    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Corrected November 28, 2022 · Environmental

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 25, 2024Fine$8,018
April 25, 2024Fine$8,512

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115492 · certified since November 14, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.