Demorest, GA

New Horizons Habersham

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

105 Habersham Terrace Gardens, Demorest, GA

(706) 754-2134

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

84

Certified beds

Average residents

67

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-03-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Hospital-based

Yes

CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Total nurse hours

0.00

All reported nurse hours

Licensed hours

0.00

RN + LPN hours

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

Weekend RN hours

0.00

Weekend registered nurse coverage

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.00

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

0.00

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

0.00

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,877

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.32

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9952

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.61

Baseline 62.82% · Performance 40.74% · Measure score 5.61 · Achievement 5.61 · Improvement 5.32

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.85

Baseline 3.33 hours · Performance 3.89 hours · Measure score 2.85 · Achievement 2.85 · Improvement 1.78

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	11.84%	10.72% 1.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 18.52% · Lower 95% interval 7.04%
Discharge to community	46.46%	50.57% 4.1 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 40% · Lower 95% interval 29.25%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.8	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	88.57%	95.27% 6.7 pts worse	Numerator 31 · Denominator 35
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 35
Discharge self-care score	72%	53.69% 18.3 pts better	Numerator 18 · Denominator 25
Discharge mobility score	68%	50.94% 17.1 pts better	Numerator 17 · Denominator 25
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	8.57%	2.29% 6.3 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 35 · Adjusted rate 10.05%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	Not Available	7.12%	Not Available · Eligible stays 18 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	5.77%	8.2% 2.4 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 52
Staff flu vaccination coverage	95.31%	42% 53.3 pts better	Numerator 61 · Denominator 64
Discharge function score	92%	56.45% 35.5 pts better	Numerator 23 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to provider	0%	95.95% 96 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 27
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	10%	25.2% 15.2 pts worse	Numerator 2 · Denominator 20

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.9	2.2 1.7 pts worse	1.9 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.9 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.6	2.0 0.6 pts worse	1.8 0.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.1 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	80.4%	91.2% 10.8 pts worse	93.4% 13 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.8% · Q2 87.3% · Q3 74.6% · Q4 77.8% · 4Q avg 80.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	90.0%	95.0% 5 pts worse	95.5% 5.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.3%	3.2% 1.1 pts worse	3.3% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.3%	9.6% 3.3 pts better	11.4% 5.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 6.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	10.3%	5.9% 4.4 pts worse	5.4% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 10.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	27.1%	20.7% 6.4 pts worse	19.6% 7.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.7% · Q2 28.0% · Q3 23.5% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 27.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	10.2%	21.4% 11.2 pts better	16.7% 6.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	25.6%	17.9% 7.7 pts worse	16.3% 9.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	11.3%	16.2% 4.9 pts better	14.9% 3.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	1.1% 1.1 pts better	1.0% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.3%	2.5% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	16.0%	16.1% 0.1 pts better	19.8% 3.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 20.5% · 4Q avg 16.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	13.3%	6.2% 7.1 pts worse	5.1% 8.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 15.8% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	40.0%	80.4% 40.4 pts worse	81.7% 41.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.9% · Q2 32.6% · Q3 35.4% · Q4 50.0% · 4Q avg 40.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.7%	12.2% 2.5 pts better	12.0% 2.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.7% · Observed 8.6% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	2.2% 1.4 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	36.2%	78.2% 42 pts worse	79.7% 43.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 36.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	15.2%	24.2% 9 pts better	23.9% 8.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.2% · Observed 14.3% · Expected 22.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-28 · Fire 2022-08-28

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-06-27 · Fire 2019-06-27

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-10-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2022-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-10-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-28

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-08-11

Penalties and ownership