Gainesville, GA · 48 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Gainesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,420–$10,430/mo
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New Horizons Limestone
2020 Beverly Road Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Northeast Georgia Health System has three long-term care facilities — New Horizons Limestone, New Horizons Lanier Park and New Horizons Habersham. Northeast Georgia Health System’s long term care facilities offer residents a wide array of specialty care, and therapies. Our attentive staff supports our residents when t…
80
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 100% full (184 of 142 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Gainesville
New Horizons Limestone is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Gainesville, GA, with 142 certified beds and an average of about 184 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.01 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.01 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Gainesville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 142
- Avg. residents/day
- 184
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115487
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,420–$10,430/mo (median $9,170) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Gainesville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.01
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 23.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-03-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2026-03-12Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2026-03-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2025-02-13Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
Location
2020 Beverly Road Ne, Gainesville, GA
Reviews & reputation
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How much does New Horizons Limestone cost?
New Horizons Limestone does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gainesville, GA area typically runs $8,420–$10,430 per month (median $9,170, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is New Horizons Limestone's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates New Horizons Limestone 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at New Horizons Limestone?
Staff provide about 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 23.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at New Horizons Limestone?
New Horizons Limestone has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does New Horizons Limestone have availability?
Typically 100% full (184 of 142 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does New Horizons Limestone offer?
New Horizons Limestone in Gainesville, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 142 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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