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High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation
3450 New High Shoals Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115279
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★☆ 4 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 10 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 8 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 7
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 11, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 11, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 27, 2025 | 8 | 2 | 8 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 22 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
10 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
June 11, 2026: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/26/2026 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/26/2026 |
March 27, 2025: 2 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
November 16, 2023: 6 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
| E | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
| F | F-0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
| F | F-0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/31/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | D | K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | E | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
| 03/27/2025 | D | K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/11/2025 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.98 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.42 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.52 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.04 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.76 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.26 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 36.2 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 30 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Oconee County Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Ethica Health (50 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 100
- Average residents per day
- 83.1
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- April 6, 1981
- County/parish
- Oconee
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
16 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CABLE, PAUL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAMBERT, RENO | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WALL, JOSEPH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WARNOCK, RALPH | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARRISON, BRANDI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAMBERT, RENO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PETERS, LAURA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RINGER, DAVE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARRISON, BRANDI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RINGER, DAVE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.