High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation
Bishop, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115279) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 769-7738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 2.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
About this facility
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation is a nonprofit-operated nursing home in Bishop, Georgia (Oconee County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1981. The facility is licensed for 100 beds and reports an average daily census of 83.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, High Shoals holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.98 per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
High Shoals is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars across the chain. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
High Shoals holds a 4-star overall rating, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, with a 36.2% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 83.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a nonprofit and is part of the Ethica Health chain, which includes 50 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 6, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 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 7067697738 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7067697738 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115279?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.