Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Operated by owner Mary Faulk, Harborview Tifton is a skilled nursing home in Tifton, Georgia,. Its location 1451 Newton Drive is in a moderately walkable area, so some errands are within walking distance. The 100-bed community has been operating 10 years and currently has an occupancy rate of 86%. Residents stay an average stay of 41 days, including those short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover acute recovery and ongoing skilled nursing. Clinically, Harborview offers rehabilitation services. There’s a physician on staff and 24-hour nursing support.
Total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day. Residents are supported by nurse aides, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses working around the clock. Cardiac management programs and specialized healthcare solutions are also available for residents with complex needs.
Inspection findings focused on documentation and clinical care processes, particularly around wound management and medication protocols. The facility responded to earlier citations and has been fully compliant on a follow-up survey, which shows how attentive it is to care quality and safety standards.
Residents have access to on-site physician and nurse practitioner services, so residents won’t have to leave the facility for medical appointments. Amenities on-site include free salon services, a comfortable outdoor covered patio. Residents can choose to dine in either their rooms or in common areas. The facility also has free Wi-Fi and cable television, plus telephone service, so residents and families can stay connected.
Harborview Tifton is administered by Kimberly Sivertsen.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 88 | 21 | This facility has 319% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (88 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 319% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 22 | 5.3 | This facility has 315% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (22 vs. GA avg 5.3).↑ 315% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 13 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
227 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 0 | 45 | 11,517 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 9,039 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,761 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,370 | 91 | 99% | 8.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 996 | 70 | 76% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 715 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 616 | 62 | 67% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 500 | 62 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 49 | 53% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 146 | 47 | 51% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 134 | 39 | 42% | 3.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 128 | 43 | 47% | 2.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 96 | 45 | 49% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 7 | 8% | 8.4 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 6 | 7% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 9 | 10% | 3.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Historical financial and operational data for Harborview Tifton from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tifton's city center to Harborview Tifton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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| Harborview Tifton | NH MC SNF | Tifton | - | 100 | A+ | 66 | - |
Harborview Tifton has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Harborview Tifton's occupancy is 86%.
The team at Harborview Tifton can be reached at MThompson@harborviewhs.com.
Harborview Tifton is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Kimberly Sivertsen is the administrator of Harborview Tifton.
Harborview Tifton has 100 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Harborview Tifton in the photo gallery on this page.
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