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HomeGeorgiaHeritage Oaks

Heritage Oaks

2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 315229126389988WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(7 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
125
certified

How Heritage Oaks Compares in Georgia

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.

CMS overall rating
3/5
GA average
2.7/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
GA average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
GA average
2.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.45 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.77 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
41.4%
GA average
46.0%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.77 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.50.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 5, 2023
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 2, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
Georgia median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Georgia median
Glynn County 65+
18,442
21.8% of county
County Population
84,566
Glynn County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Heritage Oaks is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia with 125 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
125
Avg Residents/Day
56.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Glynn
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
26.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.90 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.4%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2009
HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
CABLE, PAULMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
DENNIS, KATHRYNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
MOODY, TERESAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
NICHOLS, JOSEPHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
ROLLINS, RONNIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 6, 2022
WALL, JOSEPHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
WARNOCK, RALPHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
CABLE, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
DENNIS, KATHRYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
NICHOLS, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
ROLLINS, RONNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
WALL, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
WARNOCK, RALPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2026
MOODY, TERESACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 6, 2022
CLINICAL SERVICES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
CRISP, JACQUELINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
HODGES, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
LYONS, CHELEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025
CLINICAL SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
COMMUNITY ANCILLARY SERVICES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 19, 2026
COMMUNITY PRIMARY CARE OF GEORGIA LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 1, 2025
CRISP, JACQUELINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2026
PATEL, MAULIKKUMARADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage Oaks and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Heritage Oaks
Saint Simons Island, GACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Marsh's Edge
Saint Simons Island, GA3.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Senior Care Center - Brunswick
Brunswick, GA5.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
Brunswick, GA6.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sears Manor Nursing Home
Brunswick, GA6.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Senior Care Center - St Marys
Saint Marys, GA31.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $4,072
Bayview Nursing Home
Nahunta, GA36.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,520
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage Oaks
Saint Simons Island, GA · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Marsh's Edge
Saint Simons Island, GA
3.8 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Senior Care Center - Brunswick
Brunswick, GA
5.9 mi1/51/51/5$16,801
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab
Brunswick, GA
6.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Sears Manor Nursing Home
Brunswick, GA
6.6 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Senior Care Center - St Marys
Saint Marys, GA
31.9 mi1/52/51/5$4,072
Bayview Nursing Home
Nahunta, GA
36.2 mi4/54/54/5$13,520

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Oaks?▾
Heritage Oaks has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Heritage Oaks cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Georgia is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heritage Oaks participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heritage Oaks had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Oaks had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Oaks?▾
Heritage Oaks provides 3.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 1.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.4%.
How many beds does Heritage Oaks have?▾
Heritage Oaks has 125 certified beds with an average of 56.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Ethica Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage Oaks?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia, including 1 in Saint Simons Island. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage Oaks?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage Oaks has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Ethica Health

This chain operates 50 facilities. View all →