CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Hart Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hartwell, Georgia with 117 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICA ACRES INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 1, 2012 |
| JOPLING, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| MCCARTY, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| MEEKS, BRADEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| SMITH, MEG | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| KANCHARLA, ASHOK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 17, 2021 |
| MEEKS, BRADEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| KANCHARLA, ASHOK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 17, 2021 |
| MEEKS, BRADEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 10, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hart Care Center and nearby alternatives.
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