The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
HERITAGE INN OF BARNESVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB
BARNESVILLE, GA · Medicare-certified · 117 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars. Health inspection is 4 stars, but staffing is very low at 1 star with reported nurse staffing of 2.94 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 2 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, medication errors, and failure to promptly notify residents/families of important changes.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9406 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9406.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.14
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.20
- Weekend nursing
- 2.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25.3%24.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.7%10%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.7%4.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%6.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.9%19.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15%8.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.8%24.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.6%9.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.3%3.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
41.3%80%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—25.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
37%37.5%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of ETHICA HEALTH · 50 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.2 residents on an average day (94% of 117 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.