NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE
2403 BATTLEFIELD PKWY, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE is a 135-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Oglethorpe, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.9%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 135 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fort Oglethorpe, 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: 9.1% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (86% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — 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 NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE with other nursing homes in Fort Oglethorpe.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE'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 NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.1% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 135 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE's rating advantage in Fort Oglethorpe?
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 Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe sits in Catoosa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% 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+
- 11,882 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $58,932
- Median home value
- $151,300
Demographics for Catoosa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Oglethorpe.
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