Hart Care Center
Hartwell, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115449) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 376-7121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hart Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Hart Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%, and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Hart Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
About this facility
Hart Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Hartwell, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1989. The facility has 117 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.1 residents, indicating it operates well below full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hart Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, compared to a Georgia state average of 2.64 — placing it above the state average. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.77 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.26 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
No chain affiliation or ownership-change information was provided in this data set beyond the confirmation that ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hart Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Hart Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of 0.26 per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 33.3%, earning a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hart Care Center has 117 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hart Care Center has been certified since October 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Hart Care Center scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 706-376-7121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 706-376-7121 to arrange a visit and review specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Hart Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115449?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.