Heart of Georgia Nursing Home

Name: Heart of Georgia Nursing Home
Address: 815 LEGION DRIVE, Eastman, GA, 31023, US
Telephone: 4783745571

815 Legion Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 · Dodge County · 100 certified beds · avg 89 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1990

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.01

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 11, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jan 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Jan 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jan 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 11, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Sep 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Dec 4, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Oct 30, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Oct 30, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Oct 30, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	3	D
2023	1	D
2024	1	D
2026	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Georgia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.01	3.54	3.95	top 17% in Georgia; top 39% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.83	0.50	0.69	top 9% in Georgia; top 26% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.26	3.09	3.50	top 30% in Georgia; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.34	0.35	0.48	top 36% in Georgia; bottom 40% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	29.3	46.0	45.8	top 9% in Georgia; top 13% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	26.3	44.5	42.9	top 22% in Georgia; top 23% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.00, RN 0.82, weekend 3.25. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Az Tr	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	01/10/2013
Zwebner, Ascher	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	06/04/2013
Fish, Charla	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/28/2016
Fish, Charla	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/28/2016
Ovits, Isaac	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Eastman Trails of Journey LLC	2.1 mi	Eastman, GA	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Abbeville Crossing of Journey LLC	15.3 mi	Abbeville, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Bryant Health and Rehabilitation Center	17.7 mi	Cochran, GA	★★★☆☆	4/5
McRae Manor Nursing Home	18.4 mi	MC Rae, GA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Pinewood Healthcare Center	19.2 mi	Hawkinsville, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Crossview Care Center	19.3 mi	Pineview, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115471.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Heart of Georgia Nursing Home

815 Legion Drive, Eastman, GA 31023 · 4783745571

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 115471 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)