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Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe
2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115492
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At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 12 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 2 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $16,530
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- September 26, 2025
- 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 | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 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) | September 26, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | April 25, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 16 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
12 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.
September 26, 2025: 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 12/15/2025 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/15/2025 |
April 25, 2024: 2 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
| G | F-0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/17/2024 |
October 14, 2022: 8 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| E | F-0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| F | F-0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| D | F-0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| D | F-0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| D | F-0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2024 | D | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/10/2024 |
| 10/14/2022 | D | K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| 10/14/2022 | 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 11/28/2022 |
| 10/14/2022 | D | E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
| 10/14/2022 | D | E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/28/2022 |
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
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 | — |
| April 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 | — |
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 | 3.31 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.74 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.75 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.82 | 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 | 0.63 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 58.2 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 50 | 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
- National Healthcare Center of Ft Oglethorpe Ltd
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation (71 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 135
- Average residents per day
- 122.6
- 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
- November 14, 1989
- County/parish
- Catoosa
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
27 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC-OP LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDERSON, ZACHARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DODSON, VICKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARNDEN, CELESTE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KIDD, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THOMPSON, CHRISTINEA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| USSERY, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC-OP LP | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLACKROCK INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC-OP LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDERSON, ZACHARY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DODSON, VICKI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARNDEN, CELESTE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KIDD, BRIAN | 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: Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe. 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.