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
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-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,530 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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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
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2022
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $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.