Chatuge Regional Nursing Home
Hiawassee, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115701) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $64,214
Phone: (706) 896-2231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is higher at 4 out of 5.
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home reports total nurse hours of about 3.78 per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $64,214.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing facility located in Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia. It is certified for 112 beds and has an average of 80.7 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Chatuge Regional Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Georgia state average of 2.64. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5. However, the staffing rating stands notably higher at 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.78, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.78. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $64,214.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program.
No ownership change has occurred within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This facility is not identified as part of a chain in the available data.
This summary is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a 46.3% nursing staff turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $64,214.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 112 beds and has an average of 80.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 1 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7068962231 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7068962231 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115701?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.