HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME

Heart of Georgia Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 815 Legion Drive in Eastman, Georgia, within Dodge County. The facility operates 100 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Heart of Georgia Nursing Home received a 3-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting a level of compliance with federal and state inspection standards that aligns with national norms. The staffing category received a 4-star rating, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average. The quality measure category received a 3-star rating, placing the facility at the national average for clinical quality indicators such as resident functional outcomes and care processes. Heart of Georgia Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid payment, meaning it is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through either of these federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (478) 374-5571 to discuss specific coverage, costs, and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Heart of Georgia Nursing Home presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, suggesting performance that is neither notably above nor below typical facilities across the country. The 4-star staffing rating is a distinguishing factor, as staffing levels are one of the more directly measurable indicators of care capacity within a nursing home setting. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, both at 3 stars, indicate performance that is consistent with national norms in those areas. The facility is one of several nursing homes serving residents in the Eastman and Dodge County region of central Georgia.