HART CARE CENTER

Hart Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 261 Fairview Avenue in Hartwell, Georgia, within Hart County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a licensed capacity of 117 certified beds. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Hart Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, indicating a strong performance in the inspection domain relative to peer facilities. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting staffing levels that are above the national baseline. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average in this particular domain. CMS star ratings are calculated using health inspection results, staffing data, and clinical quality measures, and are updated on a regular basis to reflect current facility performance. Hart Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is authorized to accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. This dual certification broadens access for residents across different financial situations. Individuals and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (706) 376-7121 to discuss specific payment arrangements, bed availability, and eligibility requirements. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be available depending on the circumstances of the prospective resident. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Hart Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 5-star rating and 5-star health inspection rating are notably higher than the national average of 3.0 stars, and its staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national norm. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates that clinical quality metrics at this facility are below the national average in that specific category. Quality measures typically reflect data on resident health outcomes such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and changes in physical function. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for Hart Care Center to gain a comprehensive understanding of all available data points before making care decisions.