New Horizons Limestone
Gainesville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115487) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (770) 219-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
New Horizons Limestone holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
New Horizons Limestone reports 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 22.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
New Horizons Limestone has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available CMS data for this facility did not include an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
New Horizons Limestone is a non-profit-operated nursing home in Gainesville, Georgia (Hall County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 1989 and operates 142 certified beds, with an average of 184.5 residents reported.
According to CMS Care Compare data, New Horizons Limestone holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility, and no payment denials on record — meaning no federal fines are on record for New Horizons Limestone. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was included in the available CMS data for this facility. No ownership change in the past 12 months was reported, and no chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most recent survey details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
New Horizons Limestone has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a 22.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
New Horizons Limestone has 142 certified beds and an average of 184.5 residents reported.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in the CMS data available.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; New Horizons Limestone scores 4 stars in each of these three components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7702198600 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7702198600 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest inspection results and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115487?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.