Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · (912) 638-9988
Non profit - Other · 125 certified beds
Heritage Oaks has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 3 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 16, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 16, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- 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.April 16, 2026 · F0584 · 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 | 3.45 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.69 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.4% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 56.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Marsh's Edge Saint Simons Island · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Gracemore Nursing and Rehab Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sears Manor Nursing Home Brunswick · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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