Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation
Hartwell, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115435) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 856-6982 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of about 2.6. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation reports about 3.6 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 81.1 residents. It operates under non-profit ownership and has been certified since October 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 3.60568 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31591 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been recorded.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the provided data.
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6. There is no indication in the provided data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the most recent information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS ratings are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hartwell Health And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.60568 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31591 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.7%, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 81.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a non-profit - other ownership structure and is part of the Ethica Health chain, which includes 50 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 3, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 706-856-6982 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; please contact the facility at 706-856-6982 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date CMS information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115435?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.