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Harborview Tifton
1451 Newton Drive, Tifton, GA 31794
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Harborview Tifton, in Tifton, Georgia, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Harborview Health Systems chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 11, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tift Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 35 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.0 | 35.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 51.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,032 | $22,032 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Dec 2025, 2 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×25 E ×3 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 15 Jan 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 15 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 15 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 15 Jan 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
| 15 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | Fine | $13,520 | |
| 2 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,256 | |
| 2 Jul 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.7% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.1% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Harborview Tifton, Llc. Chain: Harborview Health Systems (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Nc 14, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Tift County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia | Tifton | 178 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 16.9 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Tift County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Harborview Tifton been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Harborview Tifton been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Harborview Tifton compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Harborview Tifton?
It is part of the Harborview Health Systems chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ga Nc 14, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Harborview Tifton last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.