Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-26 · Fire 2025-09-26
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $16,530 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies
2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA
(706) 866-7700
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
135
Certified beds
Average residents
123
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-11-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
65 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.05
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.59
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.54
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.60
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.81
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.00
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
65%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,318
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.79
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9825
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.11
Baseline 22.78% · Performance 19.55% · Measure score 5.11 · Achievement 4.06 · Improvement 5.11
Healthcare-associated infections
1.72
Baseline 7.88% · Performance 7.32% · Measure score 1.72 · Achievement 1.72 · Improvement 1.43
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 72.19% · Performance 74.10% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.48
Baseline 3.96 hours · Performance 3.5 hours · Measure score 1.48 · Achievement 1.48 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.19% |
10.72%
1.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 200 · Observed rate 7% · Lower 95% interval 6.71% |
| Discharge to community | 62.91% |
50.57%
12.3 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 170 · Observed rate 58.82% · Lower 95% interval 55.71% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.93 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 105 · Denominator 105 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.95% |
0.77%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 105 |
| Discharge self-care score | 79.66% |
53.69%
26 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge mobility score | 84.75% |
50.94%
33.8 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 59 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 105 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.32% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 4.84% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 23.57% |
8.2%
15.4 pts better
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 157 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 28.03% |
42%
14 pts worse
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 157 |
| Discharge function score | 88.14% |
56.45%
31.7 pts better
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 59 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 82.35% |
95.95%
13.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 68 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 16.98% |
25.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 53 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
2.0
1.3 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.2% |
3.2%
1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% |
9.6%
8.5 pts better
|
11.4%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
5.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 7.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.0% |
20.7%
9.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.4% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 32.1% · Q4 33.7% · 4Q avg 30.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.1% |
21.4%
10.3 pts better
|
16.7%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.3% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 11.1% · 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 | 13.5% |
17.9%
4.4 pts better
|
16.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 13.5% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.6% |
16.2%
4.6 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.9% |
1.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
2.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.8% |
16.1%
0.3 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 15.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% |
6.2%
2.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
80.4%
19.1 pts better
|
81.7%
17.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 99.4% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 99.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.1% |
12.2%
2.1 pts better
|
12.0%
1.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.1% · Observed 9.4% · Expected 10.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.2%
2.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short 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 short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.4% |
78.2%
21.2 pts better
|
79.7%
19.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.7% |
24.2%
1.5 pts better
|
23.9%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.7% · Observed 21.9% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-25 · Fire 2024-04-25
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-10-14 · Fire 2022-10-14
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-25
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
K343 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-26
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-15
G · Actual harm
2024-04-25
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-17
G · Actual harm
2024-04-25
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-11-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F924 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
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 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-11-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-14
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,018
2024-04-25
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
$8,512
2024-04-25
Fine
Fine · fine $8,512
Fine
Ownership
Nhc-Op LP
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Anderson, Zachary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bidwell, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bidwell, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Blackrock Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dodson, Vicki
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Harnden, Celeste
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kidd, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Morgan Stanley
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Health Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Nhc-Op LP
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Nhc-Op LP
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Nhc/Delaware Inc
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Thompson, Christinea
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ussery, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanguard Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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