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Our editorial team analyzed 211 nursing homes in GA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in GA
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Georgia average is: 54.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other GA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 211 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Fulton Center for Rehabilitation provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Atlanta, GA, with 109 beds. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and supervision. The community offers rehabilitation services for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery, making a short term stay possible when the focus is recovery.
Respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs short term coverage while traveling or recovering. Fulton Center for Rehabilitation accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. Personal grooming is available through on site beauty and barber services, and the dining program includes healthy menu options in a dedicated dining area.
Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Kimberlee Kelly serves as the administrator. The community is in the Hammond Park neighborhood.
Presbyterian Village Athens is a continuing care retirement community in Athens, GA offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private residences without daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and the multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.
The community has 60 beds and offers apartments, cottages, villas, and one bedroom or two bedroom residences, giving people moving alone or with a partner layouts suited to those household arrangements. Total nurse staffing is 5h 23m per resident/day, representing that amount of daily nurse staffing time per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, so families can use either listed payment route.
Chef-prepared food is served through multiple dining venues with fine and casual options, allowing residents to choose between those dining settings within the community. A pool, salon and spa, fitness center, walking trails, community garden, tennis and pickleball courts, and an outdoor amphitheater support exercise, personal care, and outdoor activities on site. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab provide therapy as part of care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community. Presbyterian Homes of Georgia owns Presbyterian Village Athens.
Harborview Health Center of Augusta is a nursing home in Augusta, Georgia, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The combination may suit a resident who needs both dementia related supervision and licensed nursing care.
Onsite rehabilitation includes short term rehabilitation, giving residents a temporary setting for recovery and therapy. Physician services are also available onsite. The community has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 59 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Lisa Haywood serves as the administrator. Harborview is in Augusta’s Forest Estates neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to handle certain errands independently.
Atrium Health Navicent Carlyle Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Macon, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; and nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Several care levels are available in one community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the same community rather than move elsewhere.
Opened in 1994, Carlyle Place has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes residences for one, two, or three people: the two and three person options can suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one person residence is intended for a single resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services; total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident per day, the daily amount of nurse staffing assigned per resident.
A spa, garden, and patio provide spaces for personal care and outdoor time, while the wellness center and wellness program support organized wellness activities. Rehabilitation services are available through the community, and a doctor is on staff.
Harborview Tifton operates as a nursing home in Tifton, Georgia, delivering skilled nursing care alongside dedicated memory care programs. Licensed nurses handle clinical needs on site, while the memory care unit utilizes a secured layout designed for individuals requiring extra supervision or wandering prevention. Medical care is supplemented by visiting physician and nurse practitioner services, reducing the need for external clinic visits.
Administrator Kimberly Sivertsen oversees the 100-bed campus, where nursing staff provides an average of 2 hours and 54 minutes of daily care per resident. Facilities include an outdoor patio, short-term rehabilitation resources, and complimentary salon care at Esteem Salon. Situated in a location with a 66 walk score, the facility sits near local areas where some basic errands can be managed on foot. Funding options accommodate Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.
Interested families considering long-term care or specialized memory support can reach out to Harborview Tifton to check bed availability, schedule a tour, or ask about specific medical services.
Glenwood Health Center by Harborview provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with memory care, in Decatur, GA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or dementia support in a supervised setting.
The center has 225 beds and a 92% occupancy rate, so it is not filled to its full bed capacity. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents working to regain function. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help a family whose savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows the family to pay directly. Evelyn Arenyeka serves as the administrator. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.
Harborview Thomasville is a nursing home in Thomasville, Georgia, offering skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervised support for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone living with dementia who needs secure supervision and access to skilled nursing services.
The community has 68 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial arrangements.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery focused support as part of their care, while Cardiac Management focuses on cardiac needs. Esteem Salons provide free beautician and barber services five days a week, so residents can schedule grooming within the community. Helen Burnworth serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Overview of Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in Atlanta, GA. Nursing home care and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents receiving care at the end of life.
Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or for a family seeking temporary care.
The center has 206 beds, so residents live in a larger community with more residents and staff. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods for covered care or private funding, and Gerialean Cooper serves as the administrator.
Nurse Care of Buckhead is in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood and offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services in a residential setting. Hospice care centers on comfort and support for someone with a life limiting illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.
The range of services suits a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or a family seeking temporary care. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support residents during a temporary recovery period, giving them access to care while they work toward returning home or reaching their next level of function. IV therapy, wound care, and PEG tube care address specific medical needs, while dementia management supports residents living with dementia.
Additional clinical and supportive services include outpatient dialysis, podiatry care, dental, vision, auditory, psychological, and social services. These options bring several types of care into the community, including treatment for ongoing medical needs and support for emotional, sensory, and social well being.
The community has 220 beds, so residents live in a setting with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Ms. Michelle Prince serves as administrator.
The Place at Martinez provides nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Augusta, GA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
Long term stays and short term rehabilitation stays are available, so a resident may come for ongoing care or a temporary recovery period. Private and semiprivate rooms give residents a choice between living alone and sharing their room. Short term rehabilitation also supports recovery without requiring a separate residential placement during the stay.
The home has 100 beds and provides 2 hours and 55 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care based on the resident’s eligibility and resources. Tina Hayes serves as the administrator, and a Walk Score of 58 means some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Georgia
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?
Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Georgia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 211 nursing homes in Georgia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Georgia?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Georgia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Georgia?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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