Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation
Elberton, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115685) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $170,259
Phone: (706) 283-5429 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars, with 1 star for health inspections and 1 star for staffing.
Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, a 48.9% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $170,259.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS has also designated it an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently poor inspection performance, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, with an average of 46.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on September 1, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heardmont holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.71 per resident per day, with only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $170,259.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. CMS has designated Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has a history of persistent poor performance on inspections and is being watched more closely by CMS for potential entry into the full Special Focus Facility program, which involves increased inspection frequency. There is no chain information provided in the available data, and CMS records indicate no ownership change in the past 12 months. Families should review the full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare when evaluating this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heardmont has a 1-star overall rating, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, with only 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 48.9%; the staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $170,259.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistently poor inspection performance and is under closer CMS review.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds and an average of 46.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Heardmont scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 706-283-5429 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 706-283-5429 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115685?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.