In the first quarter of 2026, Health Scholarships, Inc. owned High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Located in Oconee County, the facility has been under Health Scholarships, Inc. ownership since Aug. 21, 2014.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation operates as a non-profit facility.
During this time, the nursing home held a five-star overall CMS rating, surpassing the Georgia state nursing home average of 2.7. CMS assigns ratings by evaluating health inspections, staffing, and resident care quality.
The facility served an average of 85 residents per day during the first quarter of 2026 out of 100 beds, data shows. It is not affiliated with a hospital.
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation had no fines or penalties reported in the first quarter of 2026.
Altogether, there were 2 non-profit nursing homes operating in Oconee County, Georgia.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that the number of older adults nationwide continues to rise while younger age groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the last century, the country’s older adult population surged from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
Research published in 2021 indicates about half of this group, roughly 28 million people, may require long-term services and supports. More than one-third are projected to need nursing home care at some point.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation | Health Scholarships, Inc. | Non profit – Other | 5 | 85 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data is available here.
