Page 18 of Best Nursing Homes in Georgia

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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 Table 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Pruitthealth – Swainsboro
NH
HOS
SNF
South Swainsboro
103
Facility 103
GA AVG 112
Rank #102 / 216
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
GA AVG 80.5%
Rank #123 / 162
-11%
3.07
Facility 3.07
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #132 / 180
? +9%-14%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #20 / 182
3.0
Facility 3.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #32 / 182
174-
57
Facility 57
GA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 222
Tiffany Clifton
$8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #96 / 169
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #133 / 169
40%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 40%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #148 / 169
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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation-
NH
SNF
N.e. Atlanta (Grant Park)
186
Facility 186
GA AVG 112
Rank #23 / 216
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
GA AVG 80.5%
Rank #16 / 162
+20%
2.99
Facility 2.99
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #142 / 180
C-----66%-16%
$121.9k
Facility $121.9k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #179 / 184
41
Facility 41
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #178 / 182
5.1
Facility 5.1
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #103 / 182
3179-
83
Facility 83
GA AVG 45
Rank #4 / 222
David Prescott
$15.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #39 / 169
$7.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #30 / 169
52.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #85 / 169
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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

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Overview of Nurse Care of Buckhead

Nurse Care of Buckhead offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Atlanta, GA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and supervision. Hospice care serves residents receiving end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 220 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff and usually more programming. Temporary rehabilitation gives a resident a place to receive rehabilitation services before returning to the community, while outpatient dialysis allows qualifying residents to receive dialysis without arranging care at a separate long term facility. IV therapy, pain management, dementia management, respiratory therapy, and trach care are also available for residents whose care plans include those services.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to eligible skilled care for a limited period after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly for care. The community is administered by Othman Mohamed, and its range of ongoing and temporary services may suit a family whose care needs or caregiving circumstances may change over time.

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Overview of Archway Transitional Care

Archway Transitional Care is a nursing home in Macon, Georgia, that focuses on rehabilitation and recovery for seniors transitioning from a hospital stay or illness. The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, with some nearby services within walking distance, though most errands and visits require transportation.

Daily nursing support provides direct care. It includes registered nurses providing about 23 minutes of care per resident each day, while nursing aides provide the bulk of hands-on support at approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses provide another 31 minutes per resident per day.

Families considering Archway should tour the community to learn more about the care environment, meet the staff, and understand the daily rhythm of rehabilitation services offered. This will help families better understand what recovery looks like and how the home supports residents on their path back to independence.

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The Marshes of Skidaway Island

95 Skidaway Island Park Rd, Savannah, GA 31411
Overview of The Marshes of Skidaway Island

Just outside Savannah, Georgia, The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a retirement community delivering quality independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. For four consecutive years, this charming home has been awarded the Best Assisted Living/Retirement Community by Savannah Magazine. It boasts luxurious accommodations that can fit any lifestyle– with cottages, townhomes, and apartment villas in a neighborhood setting surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Additionally, it has The Island Club and the Palmetto Club which house dining venues, a cocktail lounge, an indoor heated pool, a greenhouse, and a fully equipped exercise room, to name a few.
A full continuum of care is available onsite where a dedicated team of caregivers and licensed professionals are available 24/7. For seniors who need an extra layer of support, The Oaks Health Center provides assisted living services to residents of the Sycamore and Magnolia neighborhoods. The center also has a full range of personalized skilled nursing and long-term care for residents of the Peachtree and Mulberry Neighborhoods. The comprehensive medical support available in this community, alongside the wide variety of services and amenities, make The Marshes the ideal home for seniors seeking the best life has to offer.

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Overview of Roswell Center for Nursing and Healing

Roswell Center for Nursing and Healing in Roswell, Georgia, offers nursing home care, hospice, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with ongoing clinical needs, while nursing home care supports people who need residential nursing services. Hospice focuses on comfort and support near the end of life, while palliative care addresses comfort alongside serious illness.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The range of services may suit someone who needs skilled nursing or comfort focused care, as well as a family caregiver seeking temporary support. The center has 268 beds.

Private and semi private rooms are available, so residents may have a room to themselves or share accommodations. Rehabilitation services are provided alongside nursing care tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Payment options include Medicare and private pay, with Medicare generally applying to short term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay rather than to long term residence.

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Overview of Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center

Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Rome, Georgia. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with dementia. Rehabilitation services support recovery after surgery or illness.

The center has 100 beds. With a Walk Score of 72, the area falls within the very walkable range, so most errands can be handled on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid acceptance matters when savings may not cover an extended stay. Private pay means the family pays directly, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs both skilled nursing and memory care support.

Ms. Lisa Landers serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Canton Nursing Center

Canton Nursing Center in Canton, Georgia, provides nursing home, hospice care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support throughout a resident’s stay. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for people with serious or advanced illness, while respite care provides a short stay for someone who needs temporary nursing support.

The center has 100 beds and offers rehabilitation services, so residents can receive recovery focused care during their stay. Canton Nursing Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, rehabilitation, comfort focused care, or a short respite stay. Rehabilitation is available on site.

Residents can receive beauty and barber services at the community. The dining area provides a designated setting for healthy meals, and the administrator is Yolada Kagler.

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Overview of Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center

Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Roswell, GA, along with hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for people with serious or life limiting illness.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The home has 268 beds, so it is a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Margaret Abbott serves as the administrator. Rehabilitation services allow patients to receive recovery focused care at the facility rather than arranging therapy elsewhere, while the gym, salon, and outdoor spaces provide places for exercise, grooming, and time outside with family. Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center may be a good fit for a person who needs skilled nursing or short term respite care, or for a family seeking hospice or palliative support.

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Overview of Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Lumber City, Georgia, offering skilled nursing with licensed nursing care on site. Individualized professional care and treatment address each resident’s specific care needs. The community has 86 beds.

Short-term rehabilitation supports residents recovering after an illness, injury, or hospitalization. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies address different parts of rehabilitation, while long-term restorative therapies help residents who need ongoing support to maintain function. Mactilda Otieno serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Carrollton Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Carrollton Nursing & Rehab Ctr is a 159-bed nursing home in Carrollton, Georgia, offering skilled nursing with licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Janice Carter serves as administrator. An on-site therapy center supports rehabilitation services without requiring residents to travel elsewhere for therapy.

Meals are served in a restaurant-style setting, and the on-site salon and spa provides salon services within the community. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing care alongside rehabilitation services in one setting.

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Overview of Canterbury Court

If you’re seeking for a community with a solid reputation in offering seniors high-quality care and services, Canterbury Court is the ideal one for you. The community offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, so there is never a dull time for their residents. With attractive communal areas that promote socialization and contact among residents, the facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. Each resident is provided with a tailored care plan that takes into consideration their unique needs, preferences, and medical problems. This makes sure that every resident gets the right amount and type of care. 

A chapel for weekly services and quiet reflection, multiple dining choices, a wildlife sanctuary, areas surrounded by lush greenery, a library, fitness classes with a trainer, a woodworking shop, a pool, spacious social areas, a beauty and barber shop, and so much more. The facility also ensures the residents’ safety through their gated and secured resident parking, an emergency response and check-in system, and scheduled transportation services, and the list goes on.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

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.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Georgia at a glance

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.