New Horizons Habersham
Demorest, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115099) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 754-2134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Horizons Habersham holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
New Horizons Habersham reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.24, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.7% and a CMS staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
New Horizons Habersham has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
New Horizons Habersham is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Demorest, Georgia (Habersham County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 6, 1969. The facility has 84 certified beds with an average of 62.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, New Horizons Habersham holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.24, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.40. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 32.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for New Horizons Habersham. The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
New Horizons Habersham has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.24, including 0.40 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
New Horizons Habersham has 84 certified beds with an average daily population of 62.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 6, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall score; here the health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 3, and QM is 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7067542134 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7067542134 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for New Horizons Habersham at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115099?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.