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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Overview of Altamaha Healthcare Center

Altamaha Healthcare Center provides quality, individualized care for those needing short-term rehabilitation or long-term care services. The facility is committed to ensuring a maximum level of independence for each resident. A team of nurses and therapists is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.76/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

86.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.6M

Profit

$440.2K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$6,640,841.00

Profit

$440,210.00

Payroll costs

$2.1M

31.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.1M

Total costs $6.2M

62-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

9 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Status

SNF/NF DUAL CERT

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

License Date

July 1, 2016

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115577

County: WAYNE

Ownership & operating entity

Altamaha Healthcare Center is administrated by Ms AURIE ALLEN.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi

Cable TV

Life Enrichment

Housekeeping

Laundry

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Comprehensive care plan, 24 hour nursing care, Post-operative care, Stroke recovery care, Wound care, Nutritional services and specialized diets/tube feeding, Pain management, Fall prevention program, Hospice care, Respite, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Speech therapy, On site physician services, Dietitian, Social Services, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Audiology, Optometry, Psychiatrist, Psychologist

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Altamaha Healthcare Center

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Brightmoor Senior Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30223

Bed Count: 133

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BRIGHTMOOR GRIFFIN HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 115556

Occupancy: 90.7%

Home Revenue: $17,258,626.00

Payroll Costs: $6,144,517.00

Payroll %: 35.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 128.40

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3303

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Baptist Village, Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31502

Bed Count: 254

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

CCN: 115615

Occupancy: 72.2%

Home Revenue: $21,596,220.00

Payroll Costs: $9,541,093.00

Payroll %: 44.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 171.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7818

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30106

Bed Count: 170

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 115145

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $18,076,437.00

Payroll Costs: $6,897,292.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30830

Bed Count: 103

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 115361

Occupancy: 50.0%

Home Revenue: $5,255,251.00

Payroll Costs: $2,942,967.00

Payroll %: 56%

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Altamaha Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31545

Bed Count: 62

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO

CCN: 115577

Occupancy: 86.3%

Home Revenue: $6,536,305.00

Payroll Costs: $2,064,988.00

Payroll %: 31.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.7638

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

17,668

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	6	8.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	9.1	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	26	9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

49 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

16 staff

4.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

3.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

1.9%

of total hours from contractors

333 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	26	0	26	8,126	91	100%	9
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	4,347	91	100%	9.1
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	936	66	73%	9.1
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	842	69	76%	6.7
Administrator	2	0	2	616	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	527	63	69%	8.4
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	520	64	70%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	516	62	68%	8.3
Registered Nurse	6	0	6	478	50	55%	8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	1	3	323	47	52%	6.9
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	199	61	67%	3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	168	62	68%	2.7
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	42	11	12%	3.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	29	38	42%	0.7

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Total Health inspections 4

18% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 20

20% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 19 citations

Complaint investigations 4 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

100% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 18

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 09, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Jul 31, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Beacon Health Management LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

52 Total Residents

Medicare 8 (15.4%)

Medicaid 38 (73.1%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (11.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 13.6

33% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 24.9

43% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.2%

49% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%

40% above Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.3%

39% above Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.5%

83% below Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.8%

39% above Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

32% below Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 26.9%

208% above Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 28.7%

50% above Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

9% above Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% above Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.3%

6% above Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.0%

22% better than Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 5.4%

144% worse than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 94.4%

21% better than Georgia average

Total fines amount $4K

This home paid 90% less in fines than the state average.

Georgia average: $40K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 51% fewer fines than the state average.

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Georgia average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jul 31, 2024

$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Altamaha Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 86.3% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

Net Income $440,210 ↑ ~$41K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,430,453 ↑ ~$298K vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.7% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	96.0%	94.9%	91.0%	89.4%	88.5%	92.6%	92.1%	90.9%	92.5%	92.0%	87.5%	86.1%	86.3%
Beds	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62	62
Net Income	$593,367	$214,985	$469,225	$333,727	$325,878	$173,745	$251,500	$274,601	$37,168	$53,891	-$42,431	$398,977	$440,210
Gross Revenue	$4,439,358	$3,978,311	$3,863,006	$3,744,094	$3,645,060	$2,265,497	$5,349,652	$6,857,582	$7,029,890	$7,025,205	$6,686,411	$6,226,017	$6,536,305
Operating Expenses	$3,590,661	$3,847,006	$3,570,098	$3,661,206	$3,625,090	$1,809,888	$3,823,847	$3,912,161	$4,368,778	$4,781,434	$4,644,552	$4,540,015	$4,722,338
Net Patient Revenue	$4,182,702	$4,061,084	$4,038,662	$3,993,614	$3,949,826	$1,986,071	$4,072,829	$4,185,601	$4,399,950	$4,775,482	$4,527,133	$4,746,839	$5,058,012
Total Payroll	$1,546,538	$1,553,401	$1,583,051	$1,611,697	$1,611,718	$829,609	$1,726,193	$1,699,885	$1,898,841	$2,072,681	$2,016,284	$2,132,329	$2,430,453
Profit Margin %	13.4%	5.4%	12.2%	8.9%	8.9%	7.7%	4.7%	4.0%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.6%	6.4%	6.7%
Medicare %	17.9%	16.5%	21.7%	17.6%	16.9%	15.0%	14.3%	13.1%	13.3%	17.1%	13.6%	10.7%	10.2%
Medicaid %	76.9%	77.7%	68.5%	72.9%	71.9%	77.5%	78.6%	80.6%	81.1%	76.4%	78.5%	79.6%	74.9%
Private %	5.3%	5.8%	9.8%	9.5%	11.1%	7.5%	7.1%	6.4%	5.6%	6.5%	7.8%	9.7%	14.8%
Revenue/Day	$193	$189	$196	$197	$197	$188	$196	$204	$210	$229	$229	$244	$259
Cost/Day	$165	$179	$173	$181	$181	$171	$184	$190	$209	$229	$234	$233	$242
Avg Length of Stay	314.9 days	352.9 days	337.4 days	204.4 days	187.1 days	245.7 days	200.3 days	195.8 days	155.0 days	156.9 days	134.8 days	138.2 days	143.7 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Altamaha Healthcare Center

Altamaha Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Altamaha Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Altamaha Healthcare Center

Altamaha Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Altamaha Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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