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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.
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.
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.
$4.3M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$2.7M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
63.8%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These 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
Pruitthealth, Sylvester is at home in Sylvester, GA, with skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and nursing home care. Ongoing nursing support here means licensed nursing on hand throughout the day and night.
The hospice end needs that coverage as much as the recovery end does, for opposite reasons. Hospice and palliative care share one heading, which keeps the comfort work in one place rather than split by prognosis. It works for someone needing skilled nursing or hospice in one place.
Bed capacity here is 117. Three hours and 41 minutes of nurse time per resident is what a day here produces.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all taken here, and the payer changes what a stay is called before anything else. Medicare handles the short skilled stretch after a hospital admission, Medicaid helps where a long stay outruns savings, and private pay is paid directly. Rehabilitation services are available at the home, and Kweilin Belitsos administers it.
Pruitthealth – Moultrie is a nursing home administered by Mary Frances Faulk in Moultrie, GA, offering hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to care whenever needed. The community also provides comfort and symptom management through hospice care. Moreover, those seeking short-term stays, particularly older adults whose primary caregivers need time away, are welcome with hospice services.
Residents also have access to rehabilitation services that help improve their mobility. Additionally, residents receive a total of 2 hours and 52 minutes of nursing care daily. With a 68-bed capacity, the community offers private and semi-private rooms. Occupancy is at 95.6%, with 65 beds currently in use.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. The beauty salon and barber shop provide grooming services without requiring residents to leave the community. Moreover, religious services, chaplain support, and counseling are available.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation operates in Waycross, Georgia, offering dedicated nursing care alongside physical rehabilitation programs. Combining these services allows residents to complete recovery therapies and receive general care support under one roof.
Administrator Michael Stewart oversees the 92-bed location, which records an average of 3 hours and 41 minutes of direct nursing time allocated to each resident daily. Listed funding options include Medicare coverage for short-term recovery and private pay.
Interested representatives seeking dual nursing and rehabilitation options can reach out to Waycross Health and Rehabilitation to verify space availability, discuss payment methods, or arrange an initial visit.
Gracemore Nursing and Rehab in Brunswick, Georgia, provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care, and respite services within a 60-bed setting. Recovery programs help individuals regain independence following illness, surgery, or hospital care. Temporary respite stays offer short-term support when primary caregivers require time away.
Established in 1972, the community operates under administrator Pam Popwell. Caregivers and nursing staff average 3 hours and 42 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. Financial arrangements accommodate Medicare for qualifying rehabilitation, Medicaid for long-term stays, and direct private payment.
Families can reach out to Gracemore Nursing and Rehab to tour the facility, verify specific admission criteria, and review payment details.
Opened in 1980, Gibson Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, nursing care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care in Gibson, Georgia. Residents have access to nursing services with licensed nurses on-site. The community also provides comfort and symptom management as part of hospice and palliative care.
The community is administered by Tiffany Sledge-Pittard and has a capacity of 104 beds. Furthermore, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 41 minutes per resident each day. Rehabilitation services are also available for those working toward recovery or maintaining function. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, giving families two payment routes for eligible care and services.
Harborview Health Systems Jesup offers nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Jesup, Georgia. The 90-bed facility provides clinical attention for long-term residents alongside secured supervision for individuals living with memory loss. Dedicated clinical programming includes short-term rehabilitation, cardiac management, and respiratory care.
Under administrator Melinda Rozier, the center logs an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Grooming options are provided through Esteem Salons five days a week, and the campus includes an outdoor covered patio alongside on-site religious services. A 64 walk score indicates a location where some errands can be completed on foot. Accepted payment methods encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Families can get in touch with Harborview Health Systems Jesup to verify current bed availability, explore treatment programs, and tour the facility.
Warner Robins Rehabilitation Center in Warner Robins, GA, operates as a nursing home and skilled nursing facility featuring respite care. Respite stays offer short-term accommodations when primary caregivers need temporary relief. Holding 126 beds with private and semi-private room options, the center maintains total daily nurse staffing of 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident.
Facilities include an on-site therapy gym for rehabilitation services, along with dedicated care programs for wound treatment, respiratory conditions, and post-COVID recovery. Outpatient services are integrated into the facility’s clinical capabilities under administrator Brian Hart. Payment options cover Medicare for short-term skilled care, Medicaid, and private pay funds.
Off-site trips generally require arranged rides due to local transit and neighborhood layout. Non-driving residents rely on transportation services to handle routine appointments or errands nearby.
Prospective representatives exploring nursing home options or rehabilitation programs can contact Warner Robins Rehabilitation Center to learn about current room options or visit the facility.
Atlanta’s top nursing home that offers an exceptional level of service is The A.G. Rhodes in Wesley Woods; they proudly approach nursing care as a person-centered service. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents so that they maintain comfort in a homey environment. The Rhodes Home is the ideal place for families looking for a well-established community that guarantees a compassionate accommodation. Services offered in the nursing home are surgical recovery, skilled nursing, therapeutic rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. They also provide horticultural therapy, music therapy, and therapy pool– to name a few programs that keep residents stimulated with each step closer to recovery.
PruittHealth Augusta Hills is a nursing home in Augusta, Georgia, offering skilled nursing and hospice care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while hospice supports residents receiving end-of-life care. Short-term and long-term care options may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing care and may later need hospice services without changing communities.
The home has 126 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident personal space, while a semi-private room is shared with another resident. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, so families can use any of those payment sources.
Therapy takes place in a large rehabilitation room, and rehabilitation services are available on site. Clinical services include I.V. therapy, wound care management, pain management, central lines and oxygen therapy. Residents can use the large courtyard for outdoor time, visit the salon or spa for personal care, and attend religious services. A registered dietician and a Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Manager are on campus for dietetic and diabetes-related support, with Ms Ashlyn Broderick serving as administrator.
Located in Atlanta, GA, Lenbrook is a nursing home that offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services whenever needed. Specialized care is also provided for those living with memory-related conditions. Moreover, housekeeping and concierge services are available to help with household tasks.
Opened in 1983, the community has a 60-bed capacity. Occupancy is at 81.7%, with residents receiving a total of 6 hours and 38 minutes of nursing care daily. Moreover, rehabilitation services allow therapy to take place on site rather than requiring transportation elsewhere. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, giving families the option to use Medicare for eligible covered care or pay directly with private funds.
The community is administered by John Clark and is equipped with five dining venues that offer different food and dining settings. An on-site salon and spa also provides a place for grooming. Expansive Plaza Gardens and Courtyard give residents outdoor spaces for spending time outside. The area has a Walk Score of 57 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be completed on foot for a resident who no longer drives.
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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