Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe — nursing home in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 135 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 122.4 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 115492
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 14, 1989
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): National Healthcare Center of Ft Oglethorpe Ltd
CMS chain: National Healthcare Corporation 72 facilities
Phone: (706) 866-7700
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Sep 26, 2025

Citations

17

12 health · 5 fire

Harm or worse

2

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G2	H·	I·
Potential harm	D12	E2	F1
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

2

$16,530

Payment denials

0

Latest

Apr 25, 2024

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 115492
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 135
First approved: Nov 14, 1989
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Georgia.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Sep 26, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Sep 26, 2025	Health	Health Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 25, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 25, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	2	Actual harm	—	Open →
Oct 14, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 14, 2022	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Apr 25, 2024	Civil money penalty (fine)	$8,512	—	115492\|Fine\|36975
Apr 25, 2024	Civil money penalty (fine)	$8,018	—	115492\|Fine\|36974

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G2	H·	I·
Potential harm	D12	E2	F1
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Sep 26, 2025	F-0842	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2025
Sep 26, 2025	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2025
Apr 25, 2024	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected May 17, 2024	Complaint
Apr 25, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected May 17, 2024	Complaint
Apr 25, 2024	K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 10, 2024
Oct 14, 2022	E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	K-0343	Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0626	Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0688	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0726	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0761	Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022	F-0924	Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 28, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 2.7

Health inspectionsstate 2.9

Staffingstate 2.3

Quality measuresstate 3

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.27

State avg 3.61US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.76

State avg 0.50US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.74

State avg 0.94US avg 0.86

Nurse aide1.77

State avg 2.17US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse2.76

State avg 3.12US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.56 (case-mix index 1.29).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover59.8%

State avg 46.8%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover47.6%

State avg 46.1%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Sep 26, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 8
Total weighted score: 16

Operating entity

National Healthcare Center of Ft Oglethorpe Ltd

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

National Healthcare Corporation

72 facilities in 8 states. CMS chain ID 364.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 4.1

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

27

Organizations

9

Individuals

13

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Nhc/Delaware Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 2024

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Nhc/Delaware Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC	Organization	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
Nhc/Delaware Inc	Organization	Partner	GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Partner	LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Dec 31, 2009
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Zachary Anderson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 14, 2021
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
Vicki Dodson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 1, 2019
Celeste Harnden	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 1, 2023
Brian Kidd	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 2017
Christinea Thompson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 16, 2023
Robert Ussery	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
Gregory Bidwell	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jul 1, 2000
Blackrock Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 20, 2019
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 7, 2023
Morgan Stanley	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 8, 2024
National Health Corporation	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Sep 1, 1989
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Dec 31, 2009
Vanguard Group Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 27, 2017
Zachary Anderson	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jun 3, 2025
Vicki Dodson	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jun 1, 2019
Celeste Harnden	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 1, 2023
Brian Kidd	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2017

Same chain in Georgia

All 71 in chain →

Facility	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Nhc Healthcare Rossville 1425 Mcfarland Ave, Rossville, GA 30741 CCN 115104	112		Sep 4, 2025	194 IJ1 harm	$57k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 2403 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
ZIP: 30742
County: Catoosa County FIPS 13047
State: Georgia
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe 1067 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 CCN 115409	1.7 km	120	Jan 15, 2026	322 harm	$11k
The Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside 110 Park City Road, Rossville, GA 30741 CCN 115040	3.5 km	125	Apr 23, 2026	311 harm	—
Life Care Center of East Ridge 1502 Mcdonald Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412 CCN 445528	5.2 km	108	Aug 21, 2025	19	—
Nhc Healthcare Rossville 1425 Mcfarland Ave, Rossville, GA 30741 CCN 115104	6.7 km	112	Sep 4, 2025	194 IJ1 harm	$57k
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga 2700 Parkwood Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 CCN 445013	10.9 km	200	Oct 16, 2024	15	—
Siskin Subacute West 1 Sisken Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37403 CCN 445008	12.7 km	108	May 6, 2026	215 IJ	$94k
The Health Center at Standifer Place 2626 Walker Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 CCN 445111	14.6 km	444	Jul 23, 2025	26	—
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center 8249 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 CCN 445205	14.9 km	127	Aug 6, 2025	41	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	115492	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	115492	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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