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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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
$7.7M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.3M*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
68.9%*Fiscal year ending 11/2022These 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
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.
Marsh’s Edge offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Saint Simons Island, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
Marsh’s Edge has 32 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing options include Cottage Homes and Villa Apartments. Cottage Home pricing runs from the mid-$400,000s to more than $1 million, while Villa Apartment pricing begins in the low $300,000s, so the housing type and selected unit can materially affect the amount a family plans to pay. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay uses personal funds.
Total nurse staffing is 11 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Residents can use the pool, dine in the fine dining setting, and receive rehabilitation services on site. Short term rehab supports recovery during a temporary stay, while respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed.
A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Mr. CHRIS MURRAY is the administrator, and Dustyn Sloan is the director.
The Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville, Georgia, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, residential care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation and therapy services support residents working toward recovery.
Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Occupational and physical therapy are available as part of rehabilitation, and the range of care levels may suit someone whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community.
The community opened in 1956 and has 60 beds. Twenty four hour staffing covers the day and night, while total nurse staffing of 3h 41m per resident per day represents the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Mary Smith serves as administrator, and a doctor is on staff.
Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families the listed options for covering care. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs anything from independent living to around the clock nursing care, including a resident who may benefit from rehabilitation now and a broader range of support later.
PruittHealth Augusta Hills is a remarkable destination where the art of nursing and rehabilitation intertwines with genuine care. With an acute understanding of healthcare requirements, the facility adopts innovative approaches to ensure each resident receives the utmost attention and support. This distinguished facility also has garnered accolades for its unwavering commitment to excellence, guaranteeing a transformative experience. Their comprehensive range of services includes hospice and palliative care, home health assistance, and a sanctuary for those yearning for independence while still benefiting from attentive support. Moreover, residents can access a wide array of additional services, such as personal care, pharmacy provisions, and medical supplies, all meticulously designed to enhance their overall well-being. With a legacy spanning over five decades, PruittHealth Augusta Hills has solidified its reputation as the city’s most reliable and reputable care provider.
A.g. Rhodes, Marietta provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with memory care, in Marietta, Georgia. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.
The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a secured setting because of dementia related wandering risk. The community has 130 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 26 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available to each resident.
Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Jovonne Harvey serves as the administrator. The area has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.
Cumming Health and Rehab offers assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Cumming, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing support around the clock, so a resident’s care can increase over time without requiring a move to another community.
The home has 87 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include public coverage, direct payment, and Medicaid support when personal savings may not cover a long stay. On site rehabilitation services mean a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.
Meals follow nutritional menus developed and overseen by a registered dietitian. A salon offers beautician services on site, while residents can use the private garden, join activities and religious services, and live with pets. A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Operating for 50 years, Park Place Nursing Facility provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in Monroe, GA. With 24-hour staffing and licensed nurses on-site, residents receive ongoing support for their needs. Rehabilitation is also available to provide recovery-focused care to help improve residents’ mobility.
With 175 beds, the community is currently at 82.9% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. On-site dialysis is also available, giving residents who need dialysis access to treatment within the community.
The community is administered by Kathie Head, and accepts payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Pruitthealth, Marietta provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care and skilled nursing in Marietta, Georgia. Assisted living supports daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain an apartment. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Home care and the Home Health program support services delivered in a person’s home. Hospice and palliative care provide end of life and comfort focused support, while respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of services may suit a family whose care needs may change or whose caregiver needs temporary support.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery focused care. Pruitthealth, Marietta has 119 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Joy Powers serves as the administrator.
Twin Oaks Convalescent Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Alma, Georgia. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports residents who need ongoing clinical care. The community has 88 beds and opened in 1975.
A dedicated rehabilitation unit provides transitional and short term care for someone who needs temporary skilled nursing and rehabilitation before returning to a less intensive setting. Family training and involvement gives relatives a role in understanding and supporting a resident’s care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Ms. Sherry King serves as the administrator, and Twin Oaks Convalescent Center may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation alongside skilled nursing care.
Pruitthealth, Monroe is located in Forsyth, GA, with nursing home care and skilled nursing on the license. A licensed nurse on the floor at four in the morning is a staffing decision made months earlier, and that coverage continues through every hour. Rehabilitation services back the work of recovering or of keeping function. That suits someone recovering from an illness and someone needing ongoing skilled nursing.
The facility has 83 beds. Nursing per resident, counted across a day, averages 3 hours and 26 minutes.
A salon handles grooming on site, and religious services are listed too. Home health, hospice and palliative care, and personal care are named programs. The first and last of those go where the resident is. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Kerry Smith is the administrator on site.
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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