Public Record
Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents per day
- 48.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 38
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-18
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Citations
38 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0622Generalpotential for harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
- 0610Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0609Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0867Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0626Generalpotential for harm
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
- 0835Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0656Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
- Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Elberton, GA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 115685.
- What is the CMS rating for Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation?
- Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation have?
- Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation is certified for 60 beds. It serves an average of 48.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation have?
- Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation has 38 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- Heardmont Health and Rehabilitation was last inspected on November 18, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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