New Horizons Limestone
Nursing Home · Gainesville, GA
CMS certification number115487
Contact & location
2020 Beverly Road NEGainesville, GA 30501
Hall County
- Phone
- (770) 219-8600
- ZIP code
- 30501 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day
- 184.5 (130% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.07 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.55 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.39 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.58 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 29.6 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 13 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-03-12 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2025-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-30 |
| 2025-02-13 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-30 |
| 2022-09-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-16 |
| 2022-09-01 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blair, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blankenship, Lua (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bowen, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burrell, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dent, Larry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hearth, Kaye (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herdener, Anthony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hortenstine, Jay (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keener, Jack (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mack, Deborah (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scully, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Rodney (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smoot, Jane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Terry, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wallace, Jacquelyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wayne, Alexander (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steines, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burrell, Carol (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herdener, Anthony (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicholson, Linda (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steines, Brian (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of New Horizons Limestone?
New Horizons Limestone has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.
How many beds does New Horizons Limestone have?
It has 142 certified beds and cares for about 185 residents per day.
Has New Horizons Limestone been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of New Horizons Limestone?
(770) 219-8600. The facility is located at 2020 Beverly Road NE, Gainesville, GA 30501.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.