Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road · Saint Simons Island, GA 31522 · 125 certified beds
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About Heritage Oaks
Heritage Oaks is a nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. Its capacity is 125 beds, above the Glynn County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Ethica Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 11 citations, the most recent on April 16, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.04 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Saint Simons Island. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (11)
Records from June 2021 to April 2026.
April 16, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 31, 2026.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2025.
April 2, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 17, 2025.
February 5, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2023.
February 5, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2023.
February 5, 2023
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2023.
February 5, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2023.
February 5, 2023
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2023.
June 17, 2021
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2021.
June 17, 2021
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2021.
June 17, 2021
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 12, 2021.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.04 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Ethica Health, a chain of 50 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.5 overall, 3.6 for health inspections, 3.0 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Georgia.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Saint Simons Island.
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