HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME
815 LEGION DRIVE, Eastman, GA 31023
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME Compares
HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Eastman, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.3%) is below the Georgia average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Eastman, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.7% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.6% — worse 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 HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Eastman.
What keeps HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.7% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Eastman?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Eastman
Eastman sits in Dodge County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% 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+
- 3,772 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $42,211
- Median home value
- $86,600
Demographics for Dodge County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Eastman.
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