Nursing homes › Georgia › Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation
1043 Longstreet Road, Elberton, GA 30635 · (706) 283-5429 · 60 certified beds
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.71 (Georgia median: 3.42). RN hours: 0.29. Weekend total: 2.95. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 28 deficiency citations, including 7 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | 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 | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2024-03-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2023-12-15 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | 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. | L | complaint | 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. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-27 |
| 2023-12-15 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | complaint | 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. | K | complaint | 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. | K | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Fine | $170,259 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINGET, MICHAEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2018 |
| DUCK, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2025 |
| MCAVOY, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/12/2025 |
| WINGET, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2018 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 115685), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/heardmont-health-and-rehabilitation-elberton-ga/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115685. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.