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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.
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
A.g. Rhodes is a 138-bed nursing home in Marietta, Georgia, offering memory care and skilled nursing. It opened in 1903 and has 92% occupancy.
A.g. Rhodes may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, as well as a resident who needs a short-term rehabilitation stay. Care includes long-term senior care, therapy and rehabilitation, senior activities, music therapy, and horticultural therapy.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, including 1 hour and 35 minutes from licensed RNs and LPNs. Payment options include Medicare and private pay, and the neighborhood has a Walk Score of 91 out of 100.
Camellia Gardens of Life Care is a nursing home in Thomasville, GA, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses provide care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support recovery within the same care setting. Together, these services may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight alongside rehabilitation services.
The community has 83 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.
Nurse staffing totals 3 hours 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Residents can receive grooming services through the on site beauty salon and barber shop, while the community re entry program supports transitions back into community living. Rhod Fenelus serves as the administrator.
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.
Muscogee Manor & Rehab Center is a dependable senior care provider, based in Columbus, GA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Residents here can rest easy knowing that an exceptional care team consisting of RNs, LPNs, social service workers, and therapists work together to offer residents comprehensive services tailored to their individual needs. The community aims to help residents recover from certain conditions and maintain the highest level of functionality to continue living independently through excellent physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Committed to helping its residents enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle, the community offers a broad array of activities and programs for their social, physical, and spiritual well-being, guaranteeing a well-rounded lifestyle. Here, residents feel comfortable and secure in a nurturing environment that allows them to maintain their independence, autonomy, and dignity while benefiting from a wide array of services and support.
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 Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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