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Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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.
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, certified for 135 beds and caring for about 123 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 8.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Catoosa Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 12 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.9 | 8.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 47.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,530 | $10,699 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 26 Sep 2025, 25 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×7 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 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 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,512 | |
| 25 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 58.2%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 12.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.1% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: National Healthcare Center Of Ft Oglethorpe Ltd. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2009 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1989 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2009 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/2017 |
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 Catoosa County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The | Rossville | 125 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 8.8 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe | Fort Oglethorpe | 120 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 16.7 | $11K | 15 Jan 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Catoosa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nhc/Delaware Inc, Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC and National Healthcare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Sep 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.