Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation
94 Cade Street, Hartwell, GA 30643 · (706) 856-6982
Non profit - Other · 92 certified beds
Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 6 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 8, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 8, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 8, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 8, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 8, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 8, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 8, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 8, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 8, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 8, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 8, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 8, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.61 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.66 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.7% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 81.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hart Care Center Hartwell · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- 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
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