Nursing homes › Georgia › Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · 9126389988 · 125 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ethica Health, a group operating 50 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $269,774 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.77. Weekend total: 2.90. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 11 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | 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 2026-05-31 |
| 2025-04-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2025-04-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-17 |
| 2023-02-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-22 |
| 2023-02-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-22 |
| 2023-02-05 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-22 |
| 2023-02-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-22 |
| 2023-02-05 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2009 |
| HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| MOODY, TERESA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2022 |
| WALL, JOSEPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2026 |
| CABLE, PAUL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| WALL, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2026 |
| MOODY, TERESA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/06/2022 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| CRISP, JACQUELINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| HODGES, KIMBERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
| LYONS, CHELE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115582. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.