Page 11 of Best Nursing Homes in Georgia

Overview of Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing

Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing is a 208-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility privately owned by Powder Springs Operating LLC in Powder Springs, Georgia. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Situated in Cobb County, the facility offers skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care.

The inspection record drives the 1-star CMS overall rating. Over five years on file, the facility averaged 6.2 deficiencies per year against a 4.9 Georgia average. The defining finding is an April 2024 immediate jeopardy determination: the facility failed to provide timely laboratory services for a resident who subsequently developed sepsis and died. The same survey substantiated 34 complaints and cited 13 deficiencies including medication administration errors, inadequate fall supervision, a nonfunctional resident call system, inaccurate documentation of a resident’s death, and unsanitary kitchen conditions. All deficiencies were corrected by August 2024, and the latest inspection in March 2025 was clean. Earlier material findings include a September 2021 elopement from a secured unit, a memory care resident left through a window and was found at a gas station over two hours later, at a facility that lacked a wander guard system or elopement monitoring policy. An April 2022 survey documented an 11.1 percent medication error rate and a nurse call system that was again nonfunctional in the West Wing. Nurse hours of 3h 0m per resident day sit at the national minimum floor, 17 percent below Georgia’s 3h 37m average, and the CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 55.6 percent below state benchmark. Occupancy at 94 percent runs well above Georgia’s 78.1 percent average.

With current capacity available within a high-occupancy setting, the facility suits residents in Cobb County who need skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation near Powder Springs.

Operating on Redmond Road in Rome, Georgia, Harborview Rome is a nursing home owned by Jennifer Lynn. The 100-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for covering care costs. After four years in operation, the home has a 94% occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of 41 days, including those admitted for post-acute rehabilitation and receiving ongoing nursing support.

Rehabilitation services are a major part of the facility’s care programs. The home also offers specialized cardiac management programming, with 24-hour staffing. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care each day. That includes 36 minutes from registered nurses, 1 hour and 58 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 2 minutes from licensed practical nurses. An on-site physician provides clinical oversight, so residents won’t have to go outside for medical appointments.

The community also provides services for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Memory care programs are available, along with complimentary grooming services through Esteem Salons. Residents dine in a restaurant-style setting, and there’s an outdoor covered patio for visits and seasonal activities. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, cable television, telephone service, and spacious resident rooms.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 72. Many nearby errands and services are within walking distance, which can make visits easier for family members spending time in the area.

State inspections identified concerns about the timeliness of assistance, resident dignity, and building system issues that lasted across survey cycles. The facility has addressed these areas through its ongoing operations. Families touring the home should ask how recent inspections have influenced current care practices and facility procedures.

Operating for 14 years, Fort Gaines Health and Rehab is a nursing home in Georgia with 60 beds. The facility serves a mix of residents. Most stay an average of about 213 days, including short-term rehabilitation placements and longer-term care residents. It is currently near full capacity, housing 59 of its 60 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families coverage flexibility for both post-acute rehab and ongoing nursing care needs.

The home provides short-term rehabilitation, transitional care, and palliative and comfort care services. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident each day, supported by licensed nurses and nursing aides on a 24-hour basis. This staffing level is due to the facility’s focus on hands-on resident support and daily clinical oversight.

The home is in a car-dependent area, so most errands will require a vehicle. However, this is typical of many rural and suburban nursing home settings. Visiting family and residents who leave the facility for appointments should arrange transportation.

State inspections noted recurring themes around medication management, resident care protocols, and food safety standards. The facility has been responsive to regulatory findings by addressing cited areas, so it returned to compliance.

Overview of Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer

Fountainview Center for Alzheimer is a 120-bed memory care nursing home in Atlanta, Georgia, operated by David Small. The facility has served the Briarcliff Heights area for over 54 years, with residents staying an average of three years and maintaining 88% occupancy.

Over nine years of inspections, the facility recorded 25 deficiencies, 2.8 per year, compared to Georgia’s state average of 4.9. A July 2025 revisit survey confirmed correction of all deficiencies from the prior May survey, including pressure ulcer prevention and pain management. One substantiated complaint in December 2024 resulted in no violations. The facility reports no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions.

Certified nursing aides provide 2 hours 31 minutes of direct care daily per resident, placing it in Georgia’s top 30. Total nursing hours average 4 hours 20 minutes per day, 20% above the state average and the 26th highest among Georgia skilled nursing facilities. Registered nurse coverage runs 15 minutes daily, reflecting the facility’s focus on long-term memory care rather than acute care.
The facility operates 24-hour skilled nursing with on-site geriatric psychiatry, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. Performance data shows 33% better outcomes than state benchmarks for fall prevention and clinical complication management. The facility holds Medicare and Medicaid certification.

Older adults needing extended memory care and psychiatric support will find a setting focused on stability and dementia management. The facility’s long-standing presence in the community reflects its capacity to sustain care over extended resident tenures.

Overview of Magnolia Manor of Midway

Magnolia Manor of Midway is a 169-bed non-profit skilled nursing facility in Midway, Georgia, serving Liberty County residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome. Located on Coastal Highway 17, the community offers memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

Staffing is the facility’s clearest strength; a 5-star CMS staffing sub-rating reflects case-mix adjusted hours 77.8 percent above Georgia average, placing the facility 35th among 190 Georgia SNFs statewide. Nurse hours of 4h 7m per resident day run 14 percent above 3h 37m state benchmark. However, Quality Measures run 33.6 percent below Georgia’s average. The inspection data on file covers 2017 to July 2019, averaging 15.3 deficiencies per year against a 4.9 Georgia average, but that record predates the current CMS ratings by over six years, limiting what it can confirm about present-day compliance. No immediate jeopardy findings, fines, or enforcement actions exist. The heaviest year on record was 2018–2019, with two consecutive life safety surveys documenting persistent fire system deficiencies, including an overdue kitchen hood suppression inspection, non-compliant fire alarm components, and a patio where oxygen cylinders were stored without sprinkler coverage, alongside recurring care plan and fall assessment gaps. All prior deficiencies corrected on revisit. The facility operates under the Magnolia Manor name but earlier inspection records reference the community as Woodlands Health Care. Occupancy stood at 67 percent at the last recorded inspection in May 2019, below Georgia’s 78.1 percent average.

The facility’s staffing depth and non-profit status orient it toward Liberty County residents who need long-term skilled nursing or memory care with strong direct-care staffing ratios.

Overview of Pruitthealth – Rome

PruittHealth – Rome is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Rome, Georgia, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services to residents in Floyd County. It is operated by Donna Clark, is part of the PruittHealth network, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates the facility 2 stars overall — 22% below the Georgia average — with the Health Inspection sub-rating as the primary driver. The most recent standard survey, conducted in January 2025, cited 11 deficiencies spanning infection control, care planning, psychotropic medication communication, and kitchen sanitation; a March 2025 re-inspection confirmed all cited deficiencies had been corrected. Over the seven-year window, the facility averages 4.7 deficiencies per year, roughly 4% below the Georgia average of 4.9. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions appear in the record, and all complaint investigations were unsubstantiated.

Staffing and quality measures tell a different story. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day — slightly below the Georgia average of 3 hours and 37 minutes — but the facility’s CMS staffing rating is 33% above the state average on an acuity-adjusted basis, and quality measures are 66% above the Georgia average, reflecting strong outcomes in areas like hospital readmissions and functional improvement.

PruittHealth – Rome holds an AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy with outpatient access; the broader PruittHealth network also offers on-site infusion, pharmacy, and medical supply services. The facility’s occupancy rate is 94%, well above Georgia’s average of 78%, indicating consistent demand.

The facility is best suited for residents in the Rome area who need short-stay Medicare rehabilitation and post-acute skilled nursing care, with memory care capacity for those with longer-term needs.

Rockdale Healthcare Center runs a 102-bed skilled nursing facility at 1510 Renaissance Drive Northeast in Conyers, Georgia. Obadiah Smith serves as the administrator for this home, which has been open for 27 years and stays busy with a 98 percent occupancy rate. The front office takes private payments and traditional Medicare. Stays average about 81 days, a timeline that shows the daily routine balances short-term post-hospital rehab with permanent nursing care.

The surrounding neighborhood requires a vehicle to get around, scoring a 12 out of 100 for walkability, so visiting family will need a car for trips. On the floor, residents receive a daily average of 3 hours and 15 minutes of direct nursing care. This time is shared among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants who handle complex medical needs. The clinical team also provides an active physical therapy program for people recovering from surgery or hospital visits.

State regulators from the Georgia Department of Community Health inspect the property through standard health and safety reviews. Past audits flagged a few operational issues, specifically mentioning medication protocols, care plan accuracy, kitchen sanitation, and emergency preparedness. The facility updated its practices to fix these issues, and a more recent abbreviated state investigation turned up zero problems or deficiencies.

Interested individuals can call the main desk to see if any beds are open, ask about the physical therapy setups, or plan a time to walk through the building. The business staff is also available to look over financial paperwork and explain how personal funds or Medicare benefits work with the monthly bills.

Overview of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Owned by Randy Felix, University Nursing & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing home in Athens, Georgia. It was established nearly 50 years ago. The 122-bed facility’s location at 180 Epps Bridge Road is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood, so some errands are reachable on foot. The community has an occupancy rate of 86%.

Residents stay an average of 222 days, including post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care placements. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to pay for coverage.

The facility strongly focuses on rehabilitation. Advanced rehabilitation and specialty clinical programs are supported by round-the-clock nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 24 minutes of total nursing support per resident. It’s distributed across registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides. This staffing model provides the hands-on presence for residents’ recovery and ongoing care.

The facility has a resident care and concierge program alongside hotel-style accommodations. There are also direct hospital liaisons to support smooth transitions into and out of the home.

Residents are served with restaurant-style dining prepared by an on-site five-star chef, emphasizing fresh, nutritious meals. They also benefit from an on-site therapy center, family gathering areas, and a full complement of amenities, including a beauty salon, barbershop, and landscaped courtyards. The facility has daily activities, social events, educational resources, and support resources for families.

Inspections over the past decade identified maintenance areas requiring attention related to building systems and room safety conditions, as well as opportunities to strengthen infection control and care documentation practices. Families touring the facility should ask how these operational areas are managed and maintained daily.

Overview of Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing & Healing

Operating for five years, Westbury Center of McDonough for Nursing & Healing is a skilled nursing home in McDonough, Georgia. The 210-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. The center has an occupancy rate of 68%. Residents stay an average of 98 days, including those receiving post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing support. The facility is in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 66.

Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care daily. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides provide care throughout the community. The center’s focus is on clinical rehabilitation and medical stability. It’s a setting that serves residents recovering from hospitalization or surgery, along with those who have more complex medical needs.

Dining is a calm and restorative part of the day. Residents are served healthy meals that support nutrition and recovery. Beyond dining, the community offers climate-controlled suites, hotel-grade housekeeping, beauty and barber services, complimentary WiFi and cable, and a lounge with flat-screen TVs. Residents also have access to laundry services, newspaper delivery, and a building-wide alarm system for safety.

State inspections focused on safety and compliance matters in recent years. A complaint investigation found no deficiencies, which shows how responsive it is to oversight and committed to maintaining care standards.