Northridge Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

Northridge Health and Rehabilitation

COMMERCE, GA 30529 View Map
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Overview of Northridge Health and Rehabilitation
Northridge Health and Rehabilitation is a healthcare facility located in Commerce, GA. It offers various services including rehabilitation and nursing care. The center is currently hiring for multiple positions.
(706) 335-1330

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 58m per day

This home provides 11% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 167

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 70.4%
Residents per day (avg) 82
Occupancy rate
70.4%
Residents per day (avg)
82

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.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

75% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating deficit
-$610.4K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$9,097,120.00
Operating deficit
$-610,379.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
43.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.7M
Total costs $9.7M
Bed community size
167-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
50%
Occupied Beds
84 of 167
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
December 1, 1976

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115714
County: JACKSON

Ownership & operating entity

Northridge Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Mr JERRY WISE.

Contact Information

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
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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.

44 visits/inspections

7 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

5 routine inspections

6 other visits

5 life safety inspections

Results

12 with issues

32 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:May 6, 2025
Type:Abbreviated Survey

44 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Northridge Health and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30529
86
No
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$8,968,636.00
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44.3%
81.90
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3.9594
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2/5
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Altamaha Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
1
20
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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31701
32
No
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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31701.0
32
No
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Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30260
50
No
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Address COMMERCE, GA 30529

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
102
Employees
8
Contractors
28,695
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse810.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse129.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant459.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
87 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
213 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4504513,72491100%9.3
Medication Aide/Technician210215,08291100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse93123,17991100%9.3
Registered Nurse6281,95591100%10.9
RN Director of Nursing1016438492%7.7
Dietitian1016227481%8.4
Mental Health Service Worker1015286976%7.7
Nurse Practitioner2025206571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff4045086571%6.6
Administrator1014886167%8
Physical Therapy Aide2024745965%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013473741%9.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023336571%5.1
Qualified Social Worker202703741%1.9
Physical Therapy Assistant303572224%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0115378%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011532224%2.4
Speech Language Pathologist101331213%2.8
Medical Director0112433%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations 17
Citations per inspection
5.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

17 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 29, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit
Part of: Ethica
Resident Census by Payment Source
83 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (2.4%)
Medicaid 78 (94%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (3.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

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. 7.4
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.2
13% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.2%
34% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.5%
25% better than Georgia average

Georgia 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 19.8%
23% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
72% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
55% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
87% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.4%
27% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

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

Georgia average: 91.5%

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

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

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

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

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

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

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

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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