NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · (706) 866-7700
For profit - Corporation · 135 certified beds
NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 2 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $16,530 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 September 26, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 26, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 26, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 25, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 25, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,018April 25, 2024
- Fine of $8,512April 25, 2024
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 | 3.31 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 122.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside Rossville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare Rossville Rossville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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