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Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
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.
Heritage Oaks, in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, is certified for 125 beds under non-profit, other ownership and belongs to the Ethica Health chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 41.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Glynn Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.0 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.4% | 55.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 16 Apr 2026, 2 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×8 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 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 | 31 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2026 |
| 2 Apr 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 | 17 May 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 5 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 5 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 5 Feb 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 5 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 5 Feb 2023 | 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 | 22 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.4%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators 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 | 15.3% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.2% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.8% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Glynn County Healthcare Llc. Chain: Ethica Health (50 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Systems Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2009 |
| Health Scholarships Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Clinical Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Clinical Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Community Ancillary Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Community Health Systems Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/2026 |
| Community Primary Care of Georgia LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Systems Administrative Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
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 Glynn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracemore Nursing and Rehab | Brunswick | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 9 Mar 2025 |
| Marsh'S Edge | Saint Simons Island | 20 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10.0 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Sears Manor Nursing Home | Brunswick | 100 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Senior Care Center - BrunswickSFF Candidate | Brunswick | 200 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 19.0 | $17K | 29 Jul 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Glynn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Oaks been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Heritage Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Oaks 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 Heritage Oaks?
It is part of the Ethica Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Community Health Systems Inc, Health Scholarships Inc and Clinical Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Oaks last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Apr 2026.
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.