Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Elberton, GA
CMS certification number115685
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
1043 Longstreet RoadElberton, GA 30635
Elbert County
- Phone
- (706) 283-5429
- ZIP code
- 30635 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 46.6 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Heardmont Health Properties LLC
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 2003
- 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
- 3.71 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.29 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.95 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 71.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Infection control citations
- 10
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-04-07 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | 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 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2024-03-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | 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 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-12-15 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | 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 2024-01-27 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $170,259 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Fine | $170,259 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 1043 Elberton Properties LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| 1043 Elberton Properties LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| C. Ross Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duck, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McAvoy, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winget, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winget, Michael (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duck, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McAvoy, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winget, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation has a 1-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 Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.
Has Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $170,259 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
(706) 283-5429. The facility is located at 1043 Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA 30635.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.