nursing home in Elberton, GA
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation
1043 Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA 30635 · (706) 283-5429
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Special Focus candidate
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Elberton, Georgia (Elbert County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 18, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Georgia average is 5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $170,259.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.9% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2003
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Elbert County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115685
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.71 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.29 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.66 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.95 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.9% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 71.4% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 253 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $170,259 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.7% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.4% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 8.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.7% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 54.5% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.3% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 19.3% | 15.8% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.5% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.2% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 39.3% | 80.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 7 citations involved actual harm, including 7 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2026 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2025 |
| March 17, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| March 17, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 Complaint · Infection control | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $170,259 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | Fine | $170,259 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 ELBERTON PROPERTIES LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2022 |
| 1043 ELBERTON PROPERTIES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2022 |
| C. ROSS MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2025 |
| DUCK, MELISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| MCAVOY, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| WINGET, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| WINGET, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
| DUCK, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| MCAVOY, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2025 |
| WINGET, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation is at 1043 Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA 30635. Phone: (706) 283-5429.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.