Heardmont Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1043 Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA 30635
- CCN
- 115685
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 60
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 47
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 18 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 1 health citation. The median for nursing homes in Georgia is 4. CMS lists 1 fine of $170,259 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Elbert County median | Georgia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 3 homes in the county, 356 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Georgia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 18 Nov 2025 | 1 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Apr 2025 | 7 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0849 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0622 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Dec 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2023 | Fine | $170,259 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Georgia median | Georgia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.71 | 3.40 | 3.56 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.66 | 2.14 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.95 | 2.90 | 3.10 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Georgia median
- 45.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 71.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.4% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Heardmont Health Properties LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 Elberton Properties LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 14 Mar 2022 | |
| 1043 Elberton Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | 14 Mar 2022 | |
| C. Ross Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 26 Mar 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Elbert County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Hart Operation LLC | Elberton | 1 of 5 | 5 | $14,716 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Pruitthealth - Spring Valley | Elberton | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Georgia Department of Community Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Georgia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 115685). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/heardmont-health-and-rehabilitation-elberton-ga-115685/
Provenance
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 18 Nov 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 1 home in Georgia as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.