Heritage Oaks
2255 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Heritage Oaks is a nursing home in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (912) 638-9988
- Last standard health inspection
- April 16, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 125
- Residents per day, on average
- 56.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Glynn County Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Ethica Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (10 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 16, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MAGNOLIA MANOR OF ST SIMONS REHAB & NURSING CENTER.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0341 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on February 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2023.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 5, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2009
- HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- CLINICAL SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- CRISP, JACQUELINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- HODGES, KIMBERLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- LYONS, CHELEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
Questions
When was Heritage Oaks last inspected?
CMS lists April 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Heritage Oaks have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since February 5, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Heritage Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Oaks?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Heritage Oaks a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.