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Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing

MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 View Map

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Overview of Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing and Healing provides a patient-centric approach to rehabilitation and nursing care. The facility focuses on making residents feel at home while ensuring their comfort and well-being. It offers a comprehensive range of specialized services tailored to individual needs.

(770)-299-9078

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.09/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 210

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

64.2%

147

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

34% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$19.6M

Profit

$1.6M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$19,596,066.00

Profit

$1,605,003.00

Payroll costs

$6.1M

31.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$11.9M

Total costs $18.0M

210-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

License Date

May 1, 2021

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115463

County: HENRY

Ownership & operating entity

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing is administrated by Ms DIANNA CHAMBLIN.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Climate-Controlled Patient Suites

Delicious Cuisine with Healthy Menu Options

Lovely Landscaping

Relaxing Lounge with Flat Screen TVs

Complimentary WiFi & Cable

Hotel-Grade Housekeeping

Beauty & Barber Services

Laundry Services

Newspaper & Mail Delivery

Alarm System

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Care & Services, Patient Experience, Amenities, Rooms, Dining, Covid-19, Admissions Information, Team, News & Events

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Mealtime at Westbury of McDonough is a relaxing experience. The dining area is specially formulated to be peaceful and stimulating, allowing patients to rejuvenate their spirits over deliciously-prepared healthy meals.

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Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30253

Bed Count: 210

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 115463

Occupancy: 64.2%

Home Revenue: $19,522,581.00

Payroll Costs: $6,104,261.00

Payroll %: 31.3%

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QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

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194

Total Staff

194

Employees

Contractors

55,708

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	8.6	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	46	8.7	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	74	7.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

145 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

33 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	74	74	21,214	91	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	46	46	15,079	91	100%	8.7
Physical Therapist	23	23	7,027	91	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	10	10	2,782	91	100%	8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	4	1,230	78	86%	8.2
Mental Health Service Worker	2	2	1,032	72	79%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	3	3	999	76	84%	8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	2	969	70	77%	7.5
Medication Aide/Technician	8	8	890	62	68%	8.1
Speech Language Pathologist	2	2	837	75	82%	6.4
RN Director of Nursing	7	7	723	76	84%	5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	5	561	67	74%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	3	3	533	65	71%	7.5
Administrator	1	1	477	60	66%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	472	59	65%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	461	58	64%	8
Dietitian	1	1	391	47	52%	8.3
Qualified Activities Professional	1	1	32	4	4%	8

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Total Health inspections 4

18% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 23

39% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

5.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 11 citations

Complaint investigations 15 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 4

700% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 19

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jun 27, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 27, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 21, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 21, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Empire Care Centers LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

144 Total Residents

Medicare 18 (12.5%)

Medicaid 106 (73.6%)

Private Pay/Other 20 (13.9%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.1

Near Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 17.6

Near Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.0%

11% below Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.8%

19% below Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.0%

37% above Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.9%

23% above Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.8%

23% above Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

12% below Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.8%

68% below Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 12.8%

33% below Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 34.5%

62% below Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 75.5%

20% below Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.2%

37% above Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 32.4%

60% worse than Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.6%

72% better than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 31.3%

60% worse than Georgia average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 64.2% ↓ 1.2pp vs 2023

Net Income $1,605,003 ↑ ~$772K vs 2023

Total Payroll $6,849,542 ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2023

Profit Margin 8.2% ↑ 3.6pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	70.9%	69.0%	70.2%	72.3%	71.8%	63.8%	68.2%	69.4%	66.6%	46.9%	60.5%	65.4%	64.2%
Beds	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210	210
Net Income	$77,739	$244,671	$113,184	-$153,452	-$130,057	$901,826	$553,690	$159,085	$724,878	-$1,854,324	$2,678,059	$832,972	$1,605,003
Gross Revenue	$10,919,872	$12,049,236	$12,470,280	$13,658,981	$13,555,510	$6,681,346	$12,660,766	$13,185,626	$13,752,172	$8,036,257	$17,042,057	$18,194,302	$19,522,581
Operating Expenses	$10,645,293	$11,552,256	$12,157,283	$13,546,659	$12,991,573	$5,779,642	$12,091,681	$13,012,109	$13,014,800	$9,862,353	$12,373,898	$15,718,701	$15,374,918
Net Patient Revenue	$10,701,454	$11,774,218	$12,256,559	$13,380,988	$12,847,106	$6,681,346	$12,636,616	$13,162,382	$13,730,444	$8,004,385	$14,996,874	$15,760,534	$16,906,436
Total Payroll	$5,152,431	$6,065,520	$6,291,167	$6,477,082	$6,929,750	$3,935,699	$7,996,761	$8,913,056	$8,867,202	$6,644,328	$5,529,740	$5,114,440	$6,849,542
Profit Margin %	0.7%	2.0%	0.9%	-1.1%	-1.0%	13.5%	4.4%	1.2%	5.3%	-23.1%	15.7%	4.6%	8.2%
Medicare %	6.3%	8.3%	11.0%	12.8%	12.1%	12.8%	9.0%	10.8%	8.5%	6.4%	14.8%	6.4%	6.1%
Medicaid %	83.0%	79.9%	78.6%	74.5%	73.6%	81.0%	77.1%	72.4%	74.0%	77.0%	60.7%	80.0%	73.4%
Private %	10.8%	11.8%	10.4%	12.7%	14.2%	6.2%	13.9%	16.8%	17.5%	16.6%	24.4%	13.6%	20.5%
Revenue/Day	$197	$223	$228	$241	$234	$273	$242	$247	$269	$267	$323	$315	$343
Cost/Day	$196	$218	$226	$244	$236	$236	$231	$245	$255	$329	$267	$314	$312
Avg Length of Stay	337.4 days	194.5 days	158.2 days	188.6 days	153.6 days	224.3 days	302.3 days	359.5 days	451.5 days	880.4 days	114.8 days	116.5 days	97.9 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Westbury Center of McDonough… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing

Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing &Amp; Healing is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Westbury Center of McDonough… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Programs & Services

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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