Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115492) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,530
Phone: (706) 866-7700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe has a CMS overall star rating of 5 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.
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe reports total nurse staffing of 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.2%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,530.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 14, 1989. The facility has 135 certified beds with an average of 122.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 5, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.31, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $16,530.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on 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?
The overall rating is 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.2%. The staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $16,530.00 and 0 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 or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 135 certified beds with an average of 122.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 14, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings: health inspection (4 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7068667700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour information; contact the facility at 7068667700 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 facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115492?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.