Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is an SNF in Bishop, Georgia, on New High Shoals Road in a rural setting that scores 13 for walkability, making it best accessed by car. Owned by Brandi Harrison and operating for 45 years, the community serves a blend of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care residents. At 100 beds, the facility maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate, with an average stay of 155 days, indicating a balance of post-acute and ongoing care needs.
Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families coverage options for post-hospital rehabilitation and continuous nursing care. Daily nursing care averages about 3 hours and 36 minutes per resident, supported by registered nurses, nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses working all the time. Such a level of staffing ensures attentive support exists throughout each day.
State inspections at the facility have assessed medication management and infection control practices, noting areas where documentation and laundry handling procedures need to be tightened. High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation has responded by correcting the issues flagged in follow-up surveys. Life Safety Code reviews have also evaluated the community’s fire protection systems and related safety infrastructure, areas that the facility still addresses.
For families contemplating High Shoals, visiting in person can clarify the range of therapies and programs present, the room options, and the daily rhythm of care that aligns with a loved one’s needs.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is administered by Brandi Harrison.
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
| 82 | 21 | This facility has 290% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (82 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 290% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 9.1 | 2.3 | This facility has 296% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (9.1 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 296% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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).
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
97 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 11,494 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,465 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,723 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,123 | 91 | 99% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 919 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 435 | 57 | 62% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 329 | 65 | 71% | 3.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 212 | 56 | 61% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 28 | 30% | 1.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 53 | 10 | 11% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 6 | 7% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 23 | 25% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 12% | 3.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 11 | 12% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 1.8 |
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.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation 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.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 6 - 7 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bishop's city center to High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation'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.
| Lenbrook | NH AL MC SNF | Ne Atlanta | - | 60 | A+ | 57 | - |
| Baptist Village, Inc. | NH AL IL SNF | Waycross | - | 254 | - | 60 | - |
| Magnolia Manor of Marion County | NH AL IL MC SNF | Buena Vista | - | 70 | A+ | 50 | - |
| High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation | NH AL | Bishop | - | 100 | - | 13 | - |
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | - | 60 | - | 3 | 1 Bed |
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 80%.
The team at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation can be reached at Bdharrison@ethicahealth.org.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a non-profit in GA.
Brandi Harrison is the administrator of High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation has 100 beds.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation is located at 3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621.
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