HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, which indicates they are highly recommended for quality care. With a state rank of #16 out of 353 facilities in Georgia, they are in the top half, and they are the best option among the three facilities in Washington County. The facility is new, with no prior inspections, so there is no trend data available. Staffing is average with a 3 out of 5-star rating and a low turnover rate of 27%, which is significantly better than the state average. Notably, they have not received any fines, suggesting they maintain compliance with regulations, and there are no reported incidents, indicating a strong level of care. Overall, the facility appears to be a solid choice, combining strengths in recommendations and compliance with a few areas for improvement in staffing.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Georgia
- #16/353
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 27% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 21 points below Georgia's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 33 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Georgia. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (27%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (27%)
21 points below Georgia average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Georgia.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Georgia facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Georgia, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab Staffed?
CMS rates HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 27%, compared to the Georgia average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab?
Based on CMS data, HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab?
HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by CLINICAL SERVICES, INC., a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 60 certified beds and approximately 58 residents (about 97% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SANDERSVILLE, Georgia.
How Does Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab Compare to Other Georgia Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Georgia, HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (27%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Georgia. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab Stick Around?
Staff at HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 27%, the facility is 19 percentage points below the Georgia average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab Ever Fined?
HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab on Any Federal Watch List?
HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.