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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.
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
Pruitthealth, Ocilla is a nursing home in Ocilla, Georgia, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.
Private rooms provide single occupancy, while semi private rooms are shared. Rehabilitation and therapy services can support recovery or help residents maintain function after an illness or injury. A beauty salon and barber shop let residents arrange grooming without leaving the community.
The home has 83 beds. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can help eligible residents cover ongoing care, and private pay means paying directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time assigned to each resident, and Lorie Scroggs serves as the administrator.
Northridge Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care and assisted living options in Commerce, Georgia. Assisted living accommodations assist residents with daily routines like dressing, bathing, and medication administration in a personal apartment setting. Skilled nursing care supports those requiring continuous medical attention alongside structured physical recovery programs.
This 86-bed facility operates under administrator Megan Jones. Daily nurse staffing across the campus averages 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident. Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood marked by a 49 walk score, the location relies on vehicle transportation for most off-site errands and appointments.
Prospective residents can reach out to Northridge Health and Rehabilitation to book a walk-through, discuss personal care requirements, or evaluate payment methods, including Medicare and private pay.
Pruitthealth, Greenville in Greenville, Georgia, delivers nursing home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice support. Secured memory care spaces assist residents living with dementia, while hospice programs focus on end-of-life care. Clinical offerings feature physical, occupational, and speech therapy for short-term rehabilitation, alongside respite stays for temporary caregiver relief. Medical services include I.V. therapy, specialized wound management, central line care, pain management, and oxygen administration.
Operating 113 beds with both private and semi-private layouts, the facility runs under administrator Sakinah Wood. Nursing personnel provide an average of 2 hours and 32 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Conveniences include a beauty salon and regular religious services. Situated in an area with a 30 walk score, the location relies on vehicular transport for daily errands. Accepted payment paths encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private financing.
Prospective representatives looking into local care facilities can reach out to Pruitthealth, Greenville to ask about bed availability, review financial options, or arrange a facility walkthrough.
Overview of Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing
Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Conyers, Georgia. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, as well as a family seeking a supervised setting for someone living with dementia.
The community has 173 beds, placing it among larger facilities with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Lizzie Thomas serves as administrator.
Rehabilitation services support residents recovering function after illness, injury, or treatment. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Cardiac care, subacute care, and palliative care are also available, addressing heart related needs, care following acute treatment, and comfort focused support; payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
In Statesboro, GA, Brown’s Health & Rehab Center is licensed for nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing staff licensed and present at all hours is what separates a nursing home from a residence with visiting help. Long-term support under the nursing home heading is for residents who need ongoing help with daily activities. Short-term rehab is aimed at getting somebody back to the level they were at before.
Respite is what keeps a family caregiver able to carry on afterwards, a short stay while that person takes time away, travels, or recovers. Rehabilitation and respite together fit somebody needing temporary support after an illness, or a family after a short caregiving arrangement.
There are 63 licensed beds here. Per resident, hands-on nursing totals 3 hours 40 minutes across a resident’s day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, and Tiffany Brook Hooks administers the center.
Opened in 1976, Pruitthealth – Lanier is a nursing home in Buford, GA, providing skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term needs. The community features 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents have access to services as needed. Rehabilitation services are also available to provide recovery support to improve residents’ functionality.
The community has 117 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. Occupancy is at 73.5%, with residents receiving a total of 2 hours and 58 minutes of nursing care daily. Outpatient therapy and speech therapy are available, and the beauty salon and barber shop provide on-site grooming services.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families three ways to cover eligible care costs. Residents can also use it as an outdoor place to sit. Moreover, recreational activity programming provides scheduled activities.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation provides nursing home and assisted living care in Claxton, Georgia. Nursing home care includes nursing and rehabilitation services, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment. Having both care types may suit someone whose needs change over time, with the possibility of moving to a different level of care without leaving the community.
The community has 70 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services support recovery and help residents maintain function while staying within the care setting.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. The area has a Walk Score of 56 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot by a resident who is able to go out independently. Tiffany Brook Hooks serves as the administrator.
Pruitthealth, Bethany in Millen, Georgia, operates as a nursing home providing skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice support. Secured memory care spaces assist residents who require supervision for wandering risks, while hospice programs address end-of-life needs. Short-term rehabilitation services provide access to physical, occupational, or speech therapy. On-site facilities include a beauty salon and barber shop alongside chaplaincy, counseling, and regular spiritual services.
Housing up to 100 residents across private and semi-private rooms, the community operates under administrator Latie Edwards. Daily nursing care averages 2 hours and 35 minutes per resident. Situated in an area with a 48 walk score, everyday errands generally require automobile transportation. Accepted financial options comprise Medicare for eligible short-term stays, Medicaid for long-term coverage, and private funding.
Families interested in learning more about available services or admission guidelines can contact Pruitthealth, Bethany directly to ask questions or arrange a tour of the area.
Overview of Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
Set amidst a tranquil environment in Columbus, GA, Orchard View is a trusted senior care provider, offering premiere rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. The community is designed to provide all the comforts of home with immediate access to various medical assistance that guarantees comfort and quick recovery. Residents here are provided with meticulously customized care plans based on individual needs, preferences, interests, and care goals.
Committed to making a difference in the lives of its residents, the community provides them plenty of opportunities for enrichment, socialization, and fulfillment with a variety of engaging and stimulating activities. A culinary & nutrition team works hard in creating an excellent and nourishing dining experience for all residents, ensuring they are always healthy and satisfied. With splendid views, a welcoming environment, and compassionate care, residents here are guaranteed to quickly get back on their feet and continue enjoying their lives.
Twin Fountains Home stands in Lagrange, GA, with memory care, respite care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing written into the license. Skilled nursing rules out the arrangement where the last licensed nurse leaves at six, because the coverage is on-site and continuous. Memory care secures the setting, making it a fact about geography, rather than about managing anybody’s behavior, and supervision comes with it.
Serious illness is the trigger for hospice and palliative care, rather than any particular prognosis. Respite is for absences, whether the usual caregiver is on a trip or recovering from something.
The building takes 116 residents. Rehabilitation therapies are a named program, so recovery after a hospital stay happens without leaving. Needs that shift from a short rehabilitation or respite stay toward longer nursing, memory, hospice, or palliative support do not require a change of address either.
A salon handles grooming on-site. Hands-on nurse time per resident is at 3 hours and 58 minutes per day. Medicaid, Medicare, and private funding each settle the bill here, and Toni Lynn Smith is 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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