Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Serving residents who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, Heart of Georgia Nursing Home is a 100-bed nursing home in Eastman, Georgia. It’s been operating for 10 years and typically maintains around 93 percent occupancy. Its location on Legion Drive scores 59 for walkability, meaning that some nearby errands can be done on foot, while most trips need driving. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families many options for coverage.
The home spotlights rehabilitation and clinical specialty care. It provides 24-hour staffing support and operates an on-site therapy center with advanced rehabilitation programming and specialty clinical services. Nursing care averages 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident daily, with a registered nurse present for 52 minutes of that time. The average resident stay is around 120 days, indicating a mix of both post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care placements. Daily life is centered on dining and amenities tailored to support comfort and social engagement. A five-star chef oversees the restaurant-style dining with fresh and nutritious meals. Residents enjoy access to a beauty salon and barbershop, family gathering areas, and landscaped grounds with courtyards. Social services and family education programs exist, and all rooms have complimentary cable.
Oral health protocols and fire safety code compliance have been touched on by state inspections. Heart of Georgia Nursing Home works to maintain alignment with these regulatory standards and addresses any cited deficiencies through its resident care and concierge program, which bolsters individual health and quality-of-life needs.
Heart of Georgia Nursing Home is administered by Charla Fish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 52 | 21 | This facility has 148% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (52 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 148% worse |
State average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
State average 16.6
State average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.5
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
2,597 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 16,296 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 0 | 25 | 7,424 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 6,113 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,350 | 66 | 72% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 997 | 88 | 96% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 856 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 576 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 53 | 58% | 8.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 461 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 57 | 62% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 55 | 60% | 7.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 164 | 40 | 43% | 4.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 17 | 18% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 133 | 40 | 43% | 3.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 95 | 44 | 48% | 2.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 40 | 43% | 2.3 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 19 | 21% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 5% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7% | 2 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Heart of Georgia Nursing Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Eastman's city center to Heart of Georgia Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| The William Breman Jewish Home | NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 96
Facility
96
GA AVG
87
Rank
#248 / 664 |
96.9%
Facility
96.9%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#6 / 155 | +22% | 5.36
Facility
5.36
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#12 / 183 | +14% | +51% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#50 / 184 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#48 / 184 | 2 | 93 | A+ |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
39
Rank
#597 / 870 | Jeffrey Gopen | $13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#57 / 179 | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#15 / 179 | 70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#12 / 179 | 115022 | ||||
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | NH SNF | Columbus | 84
Facility
84
GA AVG
87
Rank
#314 / 664 |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#147 / 155 | -42% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#22 / 183 | -50% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#68 / 184 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#71 / 184 | - | 39 | - |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
39
Rank
#826 / 870 | Donald Butler | $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#172 / 179 | $2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#144 / 179 | 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#6 / 179 | 115478 | ||||
| Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation | NH | Augusta (Bonair) | 42
Facility
42
GA AVG
87
Rank
#552 / 664 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#16 / 155 | +20% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#30 / 183 | +69% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#10 / 184 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#12 / 184 | - | 40 | - |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
Rank
#568 / 870 | Tina Lane | $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#171 / 179 | $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#162 / 179 | 66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#34 / 179 | 115294 | ||||
| Lenbrook | NH AL MC SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#90 / 155 | +3% | 7.08
Facility
7.08
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#2 / 183 | +38% | +99% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 184 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#15 / 184 | - | 49 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
39
Rank
#239 / 870 | Mark Kill | $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#3 / 179 | $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#1 / 179 | 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#130 / 179 | 115296 | ||||
| Heart of Georgia Nursing Home | NH SNF | Eastman | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#192 / 664 |
93.0%
Facility
93.0%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#30 / 155 | +17% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#46 / 183 | +58% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#43 / 184 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#20 / 184 | - | 93 | - |
59
Facility
59
GA AVG
39
Rank
#215 / 870 | Az Tr | $9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#127 / 179 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#111 / 179 | 50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#66 / 179 | 115471 |
Heart of Georgia Nursing Home has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Heart of Georgia Nursing Home's occupancy is 93%.
Heart of Georgia Nursing Home has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Heart of Georgia Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
The team at Heart of Georgia Nursing Home can be reached at cfish@heartofeastman.com.
Heart of Georgia Nursing Home is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Charla Fish is the administrator of Heart of Georgia Nursing Home.
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