HERITAGE OAKS
2255 FREDERICA ROAD, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HERITAGE OAKS Compares
HERITAGE OAKS is a 125-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.0%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 125 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 45% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saint Simons Island, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (58% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — 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 HERITAGE OAKS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE OAKS with other nursing homes in Saint Simons Island.
What keeps HERITAGE OAKS's health inspections 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 HERITAGE OAKS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE OAKS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HERITAGE OAKS's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 45% occupancy across 125 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 HERITAGE OAKS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HERITAGE OAKS lag behind other Saint Simons Island options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Saint Simons Island
Saint Simons Island sits in Glynn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 17,227 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $56,952
- Median home value
- $194,300
Demographics for Glynn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Simons Island.
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