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Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Sandersville, GA
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Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Sandersville, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
652 Ferncrest Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab accepts Medicare and private pay.
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Overview of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

A 60-bed skilled nursing community in Sandersville, Georgia, Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is located at 652 Ferncrest Drive. Owned by Health Systems Facilities and operating for 54 years, the facility takes Medicare and private pay. This provides coverage flexibility for families navigating short-term recovery and longer-term care. The home has a 92 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay of roughly 556 days, indicating a stable mix of residents receiving post-acute rehabilitation and active nursing care.

With total nursing care averaging 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident day, daily nursing support is built into the schedule. This includes registered nurse coverage of about 30 minutes daily, nurse aide support of 2 hours and 11 minutes, and LPN/LVN time of 40 minutes. Such a level of staffing mirrors a dedication to hands-on resident attention all day. The facility stands on a somewhat walkable street with a Walk Score of 59, so most visits and appointments necessitate a quick drive, while some errands can be done on foot.

State inspections have recorded major compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, plus Life Safety Code standards.

Facility Direct Line (478) 552-3015
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 23m per day
Rank #91 / 193Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 193 homes in Georgia for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 193 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +27% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 37m per day ▲ 27% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 41m per day ▼ 28% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 11m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 57m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 17m per day ▼ 15% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
556 days
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
54 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #37 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 163 homes in Georgia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 163. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
55 / 60
Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceAugust 2, 1971
CountyWashington
CMS Certification Number115369

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is administered by Karen Mcmichael.

Contact Information

Email kmcmichael@ethicahealth.org

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 16 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (24% below)
• Deficiencies per year (22% below)
Latest Inspection March 30, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1621 This facility has 24% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (16 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 24% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2017. 1.82.3 This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1.8 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 22% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 30, 2025, found no state health deficiencies and confirmed substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and Life Safety Code requirements.
  • The January 10, 2024 Life Safety Code survey identified seven fire safety deficiencies, including missing door closers, unsealed firewall attic access, and prohibited space heaters.
  • Previous Life Safety Code surveys in 2017 and 2024 documented repeated fire safety issues with sprinkler maintenance, smoke barriers, and emergency lighting failures.
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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 77
Employees 74
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.40 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 29
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,690

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 33 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

61 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3303310,54292100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse130133,21692100%8.2
Registered Nurse110112,08692100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician4041,3488491%10.6
Nurse Practitioner2028966470%14
Administrator2025665863%9.8
Dietitian1014776166%7.8
RN Director of Nursing1014545661%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013624751%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide2023085964%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021705560%3
Qualified Social Worker1011425155%2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant101621314%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113178%4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0112478%3.5
Medical Director011633%1.8
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 91%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 61%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 51%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 60%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 55%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.0
32% better than State average

State average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.6
39% better than State average

State average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
45% better than State average

State average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.7%
40% better than State average

State average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.0%
31% better than State average

State average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
92% worse than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
36% better than State average

State average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.6%
44% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
35% better than State average

State average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.6%
In line with State average

State average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than State average

State average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than State average

State average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.39
36% better than State average

State average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.41
28% better than State average

State average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
21% better than State average

State average: 80.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 55
Medicare
2
3.6% of residents
Medicaid
43
78.2% of residents
Private pay or other
10
18.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Other Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$676.6K
Nonprofit Other Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.2M Rank #174 / 188Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 174th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$676.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$172.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #140 / 188Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.7M 71% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #8 / 188Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 51–63% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Karen Mcmichael.

This home is owned by Health Systems Facilities, Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 115369

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.

Admissions
53 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 70%
Discharges
39 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 10%
Private pay 90%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

Is Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab in a walkable area?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab's occupancy is 92%.

What is the best email address for Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

The team at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab can be reached at kmcmichael@ethicahealth.org.

Does Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is registered as a non-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

Karen McMichael is the administrator of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab.

How many beds does Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab have?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has 60 beds.

What is the address of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is located at 652 Ferncrest Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082.

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