79.5/100
Above average
2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: April 2, 2025 (1 year ago).
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Part of ETHICA HEALTH, which operates 50 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INC | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| CABLE, PAUL | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| MOODY, TERESA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| WALL, JOSEPH | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| WARNOCK, RALPH | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| CABLE, PAUL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — |
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Heritage Oaks holds an ElderGrade of B (79.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 3.45 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Yes, Heritage Oaks is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.