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Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is a healthcare facility located in Bishop, GA. It offers various services including rehabilitation and nursing care. The facility is currently hiring for multiple positions.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
74.6%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Occupancy rate
74.6%
Residents per day (avg)
82
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7.8M
Surplus of revenue
$317.4K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7,767,688.00
Surplus of revenue
$317,445.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.5M
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
44 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
80%
Occupied Beds
80 of 100
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
April 1, 1981
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115279
County:
OCONEE
Ownership & operating entity
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Ms BRANDI HARRISON.
Contact Information
Email:
@ethicahealth.org
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
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Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
51 visits/inspections
9 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 routine inspections
8 other visits
7 life safety inspections
Results
21 with issues
30 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:May 19, 2025
Type:Life Safety
68 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
+3%
+1%
-5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30621
100
No
HARRISON, BRANDI
74.6%
$7,606,042.00
$3,102,768.00
40.8%
81.60
3.5991
-
10
-
+3%+1%-5%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 30621
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HARRISON, BRANDI
CCN:
115279
Occupancy:
74.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,606,042.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,102,768.00
Payroll %:
40.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5991
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
10
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
106
Total Staff
102
Employees
4
Contractors
27,943
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 8.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
84 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.3%
of total hours from contractors
88 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 13,135 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,024 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,938 | 88 | 97% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,231 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 857 | 66 | 73% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 525 | 32 | 35% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 69 | 76% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 404 | 62 | 68% | 5.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 344 | 54 | 59% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 335 | 61 | 67% | 4.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 210 | 39 | 43% | 5.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 41 | 45% | 4.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 1 | 5 | 131 | 39 | 43% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 22 | 24% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 7 | 8% | 5.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
10
Citations per inspection
3.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
10 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 16, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 16, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Part of: Health Scholarships
Resident Census by Payment Source
81
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(4.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
70
(86.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
7
(8.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.1
36% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
38% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.0%
28% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.0%
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
14% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
60% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.8%
68% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.6%
34% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
8% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
21% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.2%
15% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.6%
↑ 10.7pp vs 2023
Net Income
$317,445
↑ ~$664K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3,967,412
↑ ~$692K vs 2023
Profit Margin
4.2%
↑ 9.8pp vs 2023
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