Harborview Tifton
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (19 vs median 5.0)
- High staff turnover (61%)
- High RN turnover (69%)
Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS chain · $22,032 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility's rehabilitation and activity programs receive praise, the recurring reports of poor medication management and unsanitary conditions are serious red flags. Before choosing this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit and asking specifically how they ensure timely medication administration and communication with family members.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
29 reviews on Google“Harborview Tifton receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the rehabilitation therapy and individual staff members, while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Critical concerns include poor medication management, unsanitary conditions, and difficulty obtaining updates on resident status. Prospective families should be aware that experiences appear inconsistent and heavily dependent on specific staff interactions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical rehabilitation therapy
- Engaging activity programs
- Individual staff members noted for kindness
- Recent facility updates and remodeling
Concerns
- Unsanitary conditions and lack of cleaning staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor medication management and failure to administer prescribed drugs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unresponsive communication and difficulty reaching staff/case workers (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing and lack of attentive care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 29 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent facility updates, could you walk me through the current cleaning protocols and how you ensure high standards of hygiene in resident rooms and common areas?
- 2I understand that medication management is critical; what specific systems or double-check procedures do you have in place to ensure every resident receives their prescribed medications on time?
- 3I noticed the facility has been working on improvements, and I see you have engaged with some feedback online; how do you plan to improve communication so that families can easily reach a case worker or staff member when they have questions?
- 4With your focus on engaging activity programs, could you show me a sample calendar and explain how you encourage residents to participate in these social events?
- 5How do you currently manage staffing levels to ensure that residents receive attentive, consistent care throughout the day and night?
- 6Since physical rehabilitation is a noted strength here, how does your therapy team coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure a seamless transition for residents recovering from an injury or surgery?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Their physical therapy staff are awesome- I had a great roommate that I shared many mutual interests with......I would recommend this facility to all looking for a positive care experience.......”
“They did not administer her meds properly and the sanitation was horrible. As you can see in the photos there wasn’t even a cleaning staff to clean accidents.”
“The activity program is good. Lekesha Warren is a great director for the program. She makes sure the residents are involved in activities .”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has concerning patterns of deficiencies, with families filing 21 complaints that triggered inspections. Most troubling are recurring issues with care planning, safety hazards, and medication management across multiple surveys. Recent complaints in 2025 involved serious concerns about abuse prevention and resident protection. While the facility corrects violations when cited, the repeated nature of core care problems suggests ongoing quality challenges families should carefully evaluate.
Dec 3, 2025Routine22
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Aug 5, 2025Complaint5
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Mar 12, 2025Complaint3
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 2, 2024Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 2, 2024Complaint8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 2, 2024Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 12, 2025
$13,520
Fine
Jul 2, 2024
$4,256
Fine
Jul 2, 2024
$4,256
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Harborview Tifton
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Harborview Health Systems
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 16 of 20 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ga Nc 14, LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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