01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-03-21 | 1 | 2025-03-21 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-11-16 | 0 | 2023-11-16 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-07-28 | 0 | 2022-07-28 | 4 |
CMS CCN 1154492026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Hart Care Center
261 Fairview Avenue · Hartwell, GA 30643 · Hart County
Certified beds117CMS provider file
Recent citation rows14current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
14 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-03-21 · HEALTHF0811Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-16 · complaint2025-03-21 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162025-03-21 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-162023-11-16 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-082023-11-16 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-082022-07-28 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-102022-07-28 · FIREK0341Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-102022-07-28 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-102022-07-28 · FIREK0741Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-1003 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- FREDERICA ACRES INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 04/01/2012
- JOPLING, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- MCCARTY, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- MEEKS, BRADENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- SMITH, MEGIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
- KANCHARLA, ASHOKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/17/2021
- MEEKS, BRADENIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- KANCHARLA, ASHOKIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/17/2021
- MEEKS, BRADENIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/10/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.77per resident day
RN hours0.26per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.05per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Hartwell ledger →