Habersham Home is a nonprofit, corporate-owned nursing facility located in Demorest, Georgia, with a medium capacity of 84 beds. As a nursing home, it provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The home is not part of a continuing care retirement community, offering instead a dedicated space for residents who require daily medical and personal assistance in a comfortable, homelike environment. Habersham Home does not cater exclusively to any one population, but includes care options for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, as well as those who need ongoing support with daily living activities.
The nursing staff at Habersham Home provides an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes of care per resident each day. While nurse staffing levels remain consistent overall, weekend coverage has been noted as slightly below average compared to weekdays. Resident safety and well-being are priorities, as evidenced by a record of 0% of residents experiencing major injuries due to falls during short-term rehabilitation stays and a strong influenza vaccination rate of 95.5%. Habersham Home places emphasis on helping residents maintain their independence, with approximately 83.9% able to manage day-to-day self-care activities such as eating, moving, and toileting without assistance.
The facility tracks important health outcomes for both short- and long-term residents. For those undergoing post-acute rehabilitation, 47% were able to return to their homes following their stay. On average, 16.3% of short-term residents had visits to the emergency room, and 6.4% encountered infections that required hospitalization during their rehabilitation periods. When it comes to longer-term care, emergency room visits occur at a rate of 2.1 visits per 1,000 patient days, reflecting an environment focused on preventive care and stability.
Dining and nutrition are a meaningful part of life at Habersham Home. Menus are developed to meet the nutritional needs of all residents and are reviewed by a dietitian to ensure they are appropriately balanced and up to date. The facility also adheres to standards in food procurement, preparation, and distribution, ensuring that meals are safe, appealing, and meet residents’ dietary requirements. Policies are in place regarding the storage and use of foods brought in by family and visitors to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
Routine inspections by relevant agencies are conducted every 15 months to monitor the quality of the environment and care at Habersham Home. The facility is responsive to findings from these inspections, implementing changes and maintaining a focus on providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere for those in its care. The absence of fines or denied payments in recent years highlights a pattern of responsive attention to areas needing improvement. Habersham Home maintains a steady commitment to creating a nurturing space for its residents, seeking to support their health, dignity, and daily enjoyment.