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Heritage Oaks

2255 FREDERICA ROAD, SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA, 31522
(912) 638-9988
magnoliamanor.com
125 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

2255 Frederica Road
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
125
State license
LTC10631430
CMS facility ID
115582
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Heritage Oaks
Street address
2255 FREDERICA ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Phone
(912) 638-9988
Website
magnoliamanor.com
State license #
LTC10631430

About this facility — Heritage Oaks

Heritage Oaks is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Simons Island, Georgia. It is licensed for 125 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Saint Simons Island and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Heritage Oaks 27 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Ethica Health
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Administrator
Jackie Crisp

Registered owners & officers

Cable, Paul
Governing body · Director — since 2025
Clinical Services Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Community Ancillary Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Community Health Systems Inc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Community Primary Care of Georgia Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Crisp, Jacqueline
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Dennis, Kathryn
Governing body · Director — since 2025
Health Scholarships Inc
Direct owner — since 2025
Hodges, Kimberly
Operational control — since 2025
Lyons, Chele
Operational control — since 2025
Moody, Teresa
Governing body · Officer — since 2025
Nichols, Joseph
Governing body · Director — since 2025
Patel, Maulikkumar
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Rollins, Ronnie
Governing body · Director — since 2025
Sheffield, Kimberly
Governing body · Officer — since 2022
Systems Administrative Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Wall, Joseph
Governing body · Director — since 2025
Warnock, Ralph
Governing body · Director — since 2026

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1995-05-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-16
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$276 per day (≈ $8,390/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
52% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 39% private/other
Occupancy
44% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
13% below the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
125
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-05-31
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-31
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-31
2025-04-02Health inspection2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-17
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (22 citations)
2023-02-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-22
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-22
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-22
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-03-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-22
2026-04-16Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0311
D · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-06-02
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-06-02
2025-04-02Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-05-17
K-0341
D · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-17
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-17
2023-02-05Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0311
D · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0341
D · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-16
K-0753
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2023-03-16
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115582.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
5.07 ratings on Google
★★★★★Bob Mahoney · 2025-07-30 · via Google

“A Place of True Compassion Choosing a nursing and rehab facility for a loved one is never an easy decision, but our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked through the doors of Heritage Oaks on Saint Simons Island, it was clear that this is more than just another facility; it’s a true home filled with warmth, compassion, and genuine care. Attentive and Personal…”

★★★★★Cheryl Howell · 2025-08-02 · via Google

“We had to place our Mother Billie Gomez in Heritage Oaks for rehab after a week in the hospital with congestive heart failure. She was there for two weeks and had the best care you could have asked for. I was very thankful to all that took care of her. Mama was coming back from lunch and she stop in the hallway and covered her face with her hands and started to cry and I asked what was wrong and s…”

★★★★★Kim Hodges · 2025-05-07 · via Google

“Heritage Oaks has been open and serving the Golden Isles for more than 40 years. The staff there are loving and such a good team. I would recommend moving your loved ones to Heritage Oaks I you are looking for short term or long term care.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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