Hartwell Health and Rehabilitation
94 Cade Street · Hartwell, GA · 30643 · 7068566982
92 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
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.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C July 24, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115435 · certified since October 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.