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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 TableNH (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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$10.3M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.4M*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
42.4%*Fiscal year ending 01/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
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.
Overview of Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Bonterra Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a distinct community, set in the thriving neighborhood of Atlanta, GA, that offers post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a continuum of care, the community strives to accommodate a wide range of conditions to ensure residents receive the utmost care and attention they deserve. A compassionate and highly trained team attends to residents’ special needs around the clock to ensure their comfort and safety.
A jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging events is conducted so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Dietitian-approved meals are also provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers therapy and clinical services to enhance residents’ living condition. Have the finest retirement experience while receiving the highest quality of care from a specially trained team.
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.
Signature HealthCARE of Savannah revolutionizes what constitutes a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. This 120-bed facility offers a comprehensive list of medical services to ensure that patients receive the medical care they need. It focuses on conducting results-driven programs, with cutting-edge technologies that specifically cater to the varying demands of the residents. Signature HealthCARE boasts a talented team of caregivers who help promote the warm and welcoming atmosphere it holds today. Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care with inpatient and outpatient care in a resort-like community with the utmost level of hospitality. They also offer patient intake, discharged residents, and inpatient care navigation support– all essentially placing the residents in the focus of the nursing services.
Healthcare at College Park is a 100-bed nursing home in College Park, Georgia, providing nursing care and daily support for residents who need ongoing assistance. The home may be a good fit for someone whose needs call for nursing care on site rather than a setting focused on independent living.
Healthcare at College Park opened in 1995, giving residents and families an established nursing home setting for ongoing care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, so families have several ways to cover nursing home services. Soukhy Clark serves as the administrator.
Overview of Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Wadley, GA that offers hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support residents who need nursing care during short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents with end-of-life needs, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
Short-term rehabilitation and therapy services are available through the facility, allowing residents to receive rehabilitation support as part of their stay. Comfort Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, hospice care, or a temporary respite stay.
The facility has 98 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time associated with each resident’s daily care.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Rebecca * McDiffitt serves as the administrator.
Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Ctr offers nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Woodstock, GA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing and daily assistance. Hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, while rehabilitation services support recovery during nursing care.
The community has 171 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 2h 57m per resident per day, meaning that amount of nurse staffing time is allocated to each resident daily. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Jennifer Vasil serves as the administrator. Woodstock Nursing & Rehab Ctr may be a good fit for a resident who needs skilled nursing or rehabilitation, or for a family seeking a short respite stay.
Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Roswell, GA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
Rehabilitation services are available to help residents regain or maintain function during care. The home has 268 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or for a family seeking short term respite care.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays for the stay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3h 8m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven in Valdosta, GA, is a nursing home that provides assisted living, personal care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and hospice care. The community’s multiple levels of care can accommodate a wide range of needs, including those with life-limiting conditions, older adults seeking daily support, and those who need ongoing support. With 24-hour staffing available, residents can also access care around the clock.
The community has 90 beds, with private and semi-private rooms available. Occupancy is at 83.3%, with 75 beds currently in use. Moreover, nurse staffing totals 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Edwin Rojas serves as the administrator.
Residents can use the beauty salon and barber shop for grooming within the community, and the courtyard offers outdoor space for recreational activities. Religious services are available as well. Furthermore, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.
Located in Fairburn GA, Fairburn Health Care Center is a large nursing community that offers 24/7 skilled nursing. Some services the community provides include medication management, 24-hour supervision, 12-16 hour nursing, assistance with daily living, and assistance with bathing and dressing.
Residents have access to airconditioned rooms telephone and other amenities such as fitness programs, movie nights, scheduled daily activities, game room, and community-sponsored activities. The center is located in a peaceful neighborhood helping the residents’ environment to be serene.
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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