High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 · (706) 769-7738
Non profit - Other · 100 certified beds
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 11, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 27, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 27, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 16, 2023 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 16, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.November 16, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.November 16, 2023 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.November 16, 2023 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.November 16, 2023 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.98 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.2% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 83.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Grandview Athens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage Athens · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Village - Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- University Nursing & Rehab Center Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.