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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.73
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.05
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
65%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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