Page 5 of Best Nursing Homes in Georgia

Overview of Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing, a 170-bed nursing home in Austell, GA, handles five care types. Skilled nursing, respite care, palliative care, hospice care, and nursing care are the five. Licensed nursing support is on site and around the clock, which are two promises rather than one, about where the nurse is and when.

Hospice and palliative care take over once recovery has stopped being the goal, with comfort the point for somebody carrying a serious or advanced illness. Respite care is the short stay a usual caregiver books to travel, to recover, or to deal with whatever else has to be dealt with.

Rehabilitation services are here as well. A resident does the recovery work in the same setting as the nursing, without moving for that part of it. Nursing time per resident sums to 3 hours and 18 minutes a day.

The payment options run Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, and the administrator on record is Melanie Haders. A salon means grooming needs no outside appointment. Nursing, comfort care, rehabilitation and short stays in one place fit somebody whose own needs or whose caregiver’s arrangements point that way.

Fifty-eight beds, 95.1% occupied. At that fill rate, Harrington Park is running close to capacity, and the 117-day average length of stay reflects a facility that moves residents in and out regularly, blending short-term rehabilitation with longer-term skilled nursing and hospice care. That combination is not standard for a community this size, and it gives Harrington Park a broader clinical scope than a pure post-acute facility.

The address is 511 Pleasant Home Rd in Augusta’s Foxhall neighborhood, a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 37) about six miles from the city center, with most outside trips requiring a car. A cardiology specialist office sits about 1.4 miles away. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

Nursing staffing comes to 3 hours and 42 minutes of total care per resident per day, with registered nurses covering 35 minutes and certified nurse aides 2 hours and 8 minutes. The amenity set is practical and varied: Wi-Fi, housekeeping, laundry, a beauty and barbershop, a therapeutic whirlpool tub, and sitting areas outfitted with glider rockers and adjustable beds. Social programming runs from a garden club and live musical performances to sports teams and a men’s group. An active Resident Council gives residents a regular channel for engaging on care quality and facility operations.

For families navigating Augusta’s nursing home options, Harrington Park offers a high-occupancy, multi-modal care setting with hospice services built in and an amenity profile that goes beyond the clinical minimum.

Harborview Health Systems Thomaston is a 119 bed nursing home in Thomaston, Georgia, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing services are provided around the clock by nurses on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The combination may suit someone who needs both supervised memory support and skilled nursing.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 51 minutes per resident each day. This represents the recorded daily nursing time available for each resident. Prachi Dillard serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services are available within the community, so residents can receive rehabilitation without arranging services elsewhere. On site, Esteem Salons provides free beautician and barber services five days a week, giving residents regular access to grooming without leaving the home. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

A Walk Score of 69 means some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach some nearby destinations independently.

Overview of Westbury Center of Jackson for Nursing and Healing

At 196 beds, Westbury Center of Jackson for Nursing and Healing is a large building by nursing home standards. Five care types operate inside it in Jackson, Georgia.

A hospital sets a discharge date that has more to do with its own bed pressure than with whether a family is ready. Short-term rehabilitation absorbs that gap, and the recovery work happens somewhere staffed.

Nursing home care carries the residents whose needs do not end. Skilled nursing means licensed coverage overnight, not a bell that somebody eventually answers.

Palliative care and hospice are not interchangeable. Comfort and symptom relief can run while treatment continues, or after treatment has stopped, and both are available here.

Respite is defined by its end date. A caregiver books a stretch of coverage knowing exactly which day it finishes, which is the part a permanent move cannot promise.

Nursing time draws 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident each day. Three payment methods are listed: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A salon operates on site, and Julia Ann Walklett serves as administrator.

Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Decatur, GA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or life limiting illness.

Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away to travel or recover. The community may suit residents needing ongoing nursing support, comfort focused care, or temporary care.

The home has 140 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nursing time counted for each resident, while Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay give families different ways to cover care: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. David Prescott serves as the administrator.

Overview of Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation

Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation is a trusted home nestled in Macon, Georgia. This esteemed facility offers a comprehensive range of care, catering to both short-term and long-term needs. With a patient-centered approach, Cherry Blossom Health & Rehabilitation goes above and beyond to ensure residents receive the best possible care and support. Notably, it provides a full spectrum of transitional care services, fostering an environment that prioritizes residents’ well-being and comfort. As a nonprofit organization with 82 pets, the community radiates a sense of compassion and warmth, embracing all who enter its doors.

Residents can also relish in a multitude of amenities and facilities, from a well-stocked library and engaging activities room to a beauty salon and Wi-Fi-equipped community areas. The outdoor spaces beckon residents to enjoy the beauty of nature and find tranquility amidst the bustling environment. The community also takes pride in its restaurant-style dining, where delicious meals are served with a touch of elegance. 

Overview of North Decatur Health and Rehabilitation Center

North Decatur Health and Rehabilitation Center in Decatur, Georgia, delivers long-term nursing home care, skilled nursing support, and short-term respite stays. Short-term admissions give primary family caregivers time off to handle personal travel or recovery.

Administrator Bruce Radman oversees the 73-bed facility, which features private rooms for residents. Physical rehabilitation takes place in a specialized therapy gym to aid recovery after medical events or hospital stays. Daily nurse staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 21 minutes of care assigned to each resident. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.

Older adults seeking rehabilitation programs or long-term nursing care can reach out to North Decatur Health and Rehabilitation Center to ask about private room availability, evaluate financial coverage, or schedule a tour of the area.

Hill Haven Nursing Home provides nursing home care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Commerce, Georgia. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The home also offers rehabilitation services and a Palliative & Hospice program.

Hill Haven Nursing Home has 70 beds. Its Speciality Services program is also available, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care alongside rehabilitation or comfort-focused support. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Trevor Matchim serves as the administrator.

Overview of Premier Estates of Dublin

Premier Estates of Dublin is a nursing home in Dublin, Georgia, with licensed nursing care available on site around the clock. The home has 105 beds and is 78% occupied, so its full bed capacity is not currently in use.

It may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care throughout the day and night. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours 58 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time per resident. Rashunda Williams serves as the administrator.

Distinguished as the only family-owned and operated nursing facility in Savannah, Azalealand has been serving patients since 1974. With the goal of supporting each resident in achieving the highest degree of independence possible, the staff at Azalealand strives to build deep connections with their patients by promising dependability and professionalism. It offers an exhaustive list of medical and rehabilitation services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, wound management, therapy (physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory), tube feeds, ostomy care, diabetes treatment, and post-surgical assistance. 
This Medicare-accepted facility offers private and semi-private rooms inclusive of room and board, meals, nursing services, walkers and wheelchairs, activities, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services, and social services. The activities are curated by the community’s Activity Director based on residents’ interests to encourage a holistic and speedy recovery.