NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe

Nursing Home · Fort Oglethorpe, GA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number115492

Contact & location

2403 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Catoosa County
Phone
(706) 866-7700
ZIP code
30742 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
135
Residents per day
122.6 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
National Healthcare Center of FT Oglethorpe LTD
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
November 14, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.31 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.74 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.75 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.82 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.76 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
58.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-26 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-15
2025-09-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-15
2024-04-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-05-17
2024-04-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-05-17
2022-10-14 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 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 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 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 2022-11-28
2022-10-14 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-28

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $16,530 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-25Fine$8,512
2024-04-25Fine$8,018

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Anderson, Zachary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blackrock INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Harnden, Celeste (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanguard Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Gregory (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc/Delaware INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc/Delaware INC (organization)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Gregory (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Zachary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Bidwell, Gregory (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Harnden, Celeste (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Thompson, Christinea (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe?

NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe has a 5-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 NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe have?

It has 135 certified beds and cares for about 123 residents per day.

Has NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $16,530 in the last three years.

Who owns NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe?

It is part of National Healthcare Corporation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of NHC Healthcare FT Oglethorpe?

(706) 866-7700. The facility is located at 2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.