HART CARE CENTER
261 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, Hartwell, GA 30643
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HART CARE CENTER Compares
HART CARE CENTER is a 117-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hartwell, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 117 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 51% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hartwell, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 34.1% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (71% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (122% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6% (33% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HART CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HART CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Hartwell.
What keeps HART CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is HART CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 34.1% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HART CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HART CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 51% occupancy across 117 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HART CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HART CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Hartwell?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Hartwell
Hartwell sits in Hart County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,887 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 44.3 years
- Median household income
- $45,874
- Median home value
- $149,100
Demographics for Hart County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hartwell.
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