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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
$11.1M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$5.7M*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
50.8%*Fiscal year ending 07/2022These 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
At a location in Tucker, GA, Tucker Nursing & Rehab Center provides skilled nursing in addition to nursing home services. Here, licensed nursing services are always available, which defines skilled nursing, making it suitable for individuals whose health requires that level of care on location.
There are 136 beds available in private suites for individuals or in shared semi-private rooms. Distributed among all residents in the building, nursing time totals 4 hours and 3 minutes daily for each person. John Pulliam serves as the administrator.
Medicare is able to cover a brief period of skilled care after a hospital discharge. Medicaid provides assistance when savings fall short for an extended stay, while private pay allows a family to finance the care independently.
Overview of Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing
Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Powder Springs, Georgia. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice supports end of life needs, palliative care focuses on comfort during serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The center has 208 beds. That places it among communities with more residents, staff, and usually programming, rather than a small household setting. Rehabilitation services are available, so a resident can receive rehabilitation as part of care at the center, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Charles Odhomi serves as the administrator.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. A Walk Score of 46 makes the area car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. The range of services may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time, or for a family needing a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.
Experience a hotel-like retirement life with Spring Harbor, a luxury senior living community in Columbus, GA, offering independent living. The community warmly invites residents into stunning and comfortable accommodations overlooking 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and surrounded by a close-knit neighborhood of inviting people. Here, residents enjoy the comfort provided by having access to five-star healthcare services, including personal care, skilled nursing, and memory support should the need arise.
Spring Harbor strives to create an atmosphere where seniors are inspired to continue fulfilling a purpose in life built on comfort, safety, and peace. Hence, they provide residents with an array of interesting opportunities to stay active and connected, a delectable dining experience, and comprehensive wellness programs. An array of amenities, such as an arts & crafts studio, reading room, movie theater, salon, game room, and woodworking shop, are offered to further elevate residents’ living experience.
Delmar Gardens of Smyrna offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Smyrna, GA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Temporary rehabilitation stays provide therapy during recovery. Rehabilitation services are also available.
The community has 92 beds, with apartments as the available housing option. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay.
A pool gives residents an on site place to swim, while the salon or spa supports personal grooming without arranging an outside visit. Restaurant style dining includes three meals a day prepared by Executive Chefs, with a Registered Dietitian available to help with menu planning and special diet needs. A Walk Score of 46 indicates a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives generally needs transportation for errands. Ms Dawn St Fleur serves as the administrator.
Magnolia Manor of Midway offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Midway, GA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation care, including short term rehabilitation, gives residents a temporary recovery option after illness, injury, or hospitalization rather than requiring a permanent move.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require leaving the community or starting over socially. With 169 beds, the community accommodates more residents and staff than a smaller setting and usually supports more programming. A Walk Score of 30 places Magnolia Manor of Midway in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for families whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay for direct payment. Tamika Lipscomb serves as the administrator.
Resorts at Pooler provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care in Pooler, GA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services.
Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management; respite care is a short stay that can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.
Subacute care and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery-focused support within the community. Resorts at Pooler has 122 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3h 49m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident; 24-hour staffing keeps staff present at all times.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Stephanie Bush serves as the administrator.
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.
Magnolia Manor of Columbus is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community that offers all-inclusive healthcare. As a non-profit home specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care– seniors can expect to be treated with kindness and immense patience for a more personal approach to senior care. Magnolia Manor is where seniors can thrive and feel rejuvenated during their recovery.
The residential lifestyle is designed to be stress-free and maintenance-free; management and staff encourage residents to continue their independence by assisting them with daily living, such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, and specialized programs.
Offering memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, Roselane Health Center by Harborview is a 137-bed nursing home in Marietta, GA. Residents receive ongoing support from a doctor on-site, as well as 24-hour staffing. Specialized care is also available for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Moreover, rehabilitation services are provided to help improve residents’ functionality.
Occupancy is at 89.8%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 2 minutes daily. Administered by Juliet D’Alessandro, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 65 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently.
Additionally, the Cardiac Management program is available to focus on residents whose care includes cardiac needs. Esteem Salons also provides free beautician and barber services five days a week, allowing residents to handle routine grooming on-site.
In Fitzgerald, GA, Life Care Center combines nursing home care and skilled nursing. Licensed nursing is part of the overnight hours, too. With 167 beds, the center also runs rehabilitation services, so therapy may be folded into a resident’s care. That fits a person who needs nursing care for the long run and rehabilitation along the way.
Medicaid is there for families whose savings may not last through a long stay. Medicare covers skilled care rather than long-term residence, and the center takes private pay too. Jennifer Gross is the administrator, and the center’s nursing time is 3 hours and 57 minutes a day for each resident.
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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