HERITAGE OAKS

HERITAGE OAKS holds a 4 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Georgia average of 2.7, as a nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.

nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

9126389988

Ratings

CMS 4/5 stars

• Health inspections: 4/5
• Quality measures: 4/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $3,400–$5,400/month

About HERITAGE OAKS

HERITAGE OAKS is a non profit - other nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, below the Saint Simons Island average of 4.5, above the Georgia average of 2.7.

Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 4 out of 5 for health inspections, quality measures.

How to read HERITAGE OAKS's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for HERITAGE OAKS is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 4-star overall rating means HERITAGE OAKS sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.

For HERITAGE OAKS, CMS currently publishes 4 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Georgia providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: 2 rated facilities in Saint Simons Island average 4.5 out of 5, and the Georgia average is 2.7. HERITAGE OAKS rates 4 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What HERITAGE OAKS's inspection record shows

No deficiency citations for HERITAGE OAKS appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.

Before you rely on a clean record, ask HERITAGE OAKS for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Georgia survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.

What nursing home costs near Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Georgia nursing home typically runs $3,400 to $5,400 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,400 — about $52,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from HERITAGE OAKS, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at HERITAGE OAKS depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call HERITAGE OAKS, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask HERITAGE OAKS on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Saint Simons Island providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 4 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 4 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about HERITAGE OAKS

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Georgia licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for HERITAGE OAKS; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Saint Simons Island.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Saint Simons Island will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

HERITAGE OAKS — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate HERITAGE OAKS?

HERITAGE OAKS holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7.

How does HERITAGE OAKS compare to other Saint Simons Island facilities?

Across 2 rated facilities in Saint Simons Island, the average CMS overall rating is 4.5 out of 5. HERITAGE OAKS rates 4 out of 5, below that local average.

What are HERITAGE OAKS's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 4 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for HERITAGE OAKS.

Who operates HERITAGE OAKS?

HERITAGE OAKS is operated as a non profit - other nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Saint Simons Island, Georgia?

Georgia nursing home typically runs $3,400–$5,400 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from HERITAGE OAKS — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is HERITAGE OAKS located?

HERITAGE OAKS is at 2255 FREDERICA ROAD. You can reach the facility directly at 9126389988.

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