Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 21 days.
Located in Fort Valley, Georgia, Fort Valley Health and Rehab is a skilled nursing home providing long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation in the middle Georgia region. The facility has been operating for 51 years. The 75-bed community has an occupancy rate of 61%. Residents stay an average of 89 days, including those recovering after hospitalization and needing ongoing skilled nursing care.
The home provides several levels of care. Skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, transitional care, palliative care, and comfort care are all available. With 24-hour staffing, residents are supported around the clock.
Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care each day, with registered nurses providing about 37 minutes, nurse aides contributing about 2 hours and 15 minutes, and LPN/LVN staff adding around 55 minutes, and that staffing structure supports both acute care needs and longer-term resident care.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families multiple ways to cover short-term post-hospital rehabilitation and extended care stays. The location’s Walk Score is 52. Some errands can be handled on foot, and the surrounding area has nearby amenities and services.
State inspections identified areas requiring ongoing attention related to facility operational and maintenance compliance matters. Families should take a tour and ask how the facility manages those areas as part of its operations.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab is administered by Bill Mcmichael.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 102 | 25 | This facility has 308% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (102 vs. GA avg 25).↑ 308% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.4 | 1.48 | This facility has 62% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (2.4 vs. GA avg 1.48).↑ 62% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 43 | 17 | This facility has had 153% more total inspections than the Georgia average (43 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 153% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
State average 16.6
State average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,726 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,189 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,424 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,521 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,655 | 91 | 99% | 9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 575 | 69 | 75% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 57 | 62% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 1 | 4 | 487 | 55 | 60% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 449 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 436 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 304 | 38 | 41% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 218 | 53 | 58% | 4.1 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 196 | 34 | 37% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 151 | 54 | 59% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 97 | 39 | 42% | 2.4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 25 | 27% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 15 | 16% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 20 | 22% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 40 | 43% | 0.8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 7% | 2.5 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3% | 2.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Fort Valley Health and Rehab from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (64% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 21 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fort Valley's city center to Fort Valley Health and Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Baptist Village, Inc. | NH AL IL SNF | Waycross | 254
Facility
254
GA AVG
87
Rank
#7 / 661 |
73.2%
Facility
73.2%
GA AVG
80.3%
Rank
#111 / 152 | -9% | 5.04
Facility
5.04
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#12 / 180 | -40% | +42% | $4.0k
Facility
$4.0k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#113 / 184 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#23 / 183 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#37 / 183 | - | 186 | - |
60
Facility
60
GA AVG
41
Rank
#198 / 838 | Executive Committee Of The Baptist Convention Of The State Of Georgia | $19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#13 / 169 | $11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#4 / 169 | 61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
61.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#33 / 169 | 115615 | ||||
| Lenbrook | NH AL MC SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#446 / 661 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
GA AVG
80.3%
Rank
#91 / 152 | +2% | 6.64
Facility
6.64
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#5 / 180 | +38% | +87% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 183 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#15 / 183 | - | 49 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
41
Rank
#238 / 838 | Mark Kill | $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#3 / 169 | $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#1 / 169 | 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#58 / 169 | 115296 | ||||
| Marsh’s Edge | NH AL IL MC SNF | Saint Simons Island | 32
Facility
32
GA AVG
87
Rank
#580 / 661 |
28.1%
Facility
28.1%
GA AVG
80.3%
Rank
#151 / 152 | -65% | 11.03
Facility
11.03
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#1 / 180 | -9% | +210% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 183 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 9 | - |
67
Facility
67
GA AVG
41
Rank
#123 / 838 | David Jackson | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#169 / 169 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#92 / 169 | 219.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
219.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#2 / 169 | 115718 | ||||
| Magnolia Manor of Marion County | NH AL IL MC SNF | Buena Vista | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#388 / 661 |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
GA AVG
80.3%
Rank
#84 / 152 | +3% | 5.01
Facility
5.01
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#12 / 180 | +15% | +41% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#68 / 183 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#70 / 183 | - | 58 | - |
50
Facility
50
GA AVG
41
Rank
#311 / 838 | Angela Watkins | $5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#144 / 169 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#115 / 169 | 70.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#14 / 169 | 115599 | ||||
| Fort Valley Health and Rehab | NH HOS RC SNF | Fort Valley | 75
Facility
75
GA AVG
87
Rank
#348 / 661 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
GA AVG
80.3%
Rank
#137 / 152 | -24% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#72 / 180 | -9% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 14
Facility
14
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#80 / 183 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#94 / 183 | - | 46 | - |
52
Facility
52
GA AVG
41
Rank
#291 / 838 | - | $4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#164 / 169 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#159 / 169 | 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#51 / 169 | 115651 |
Fort Valley Health and Rehab has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab's occupancy is 61%.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab has been operating for approximately 51 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Fort Valley Health and Rehab has a no-pet policy.
The team at Fort Valley Health and Rehab can be reached at bmichael@fv-hc.com.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Bill McMichael is the administrator of Fort Valley Health and Rehab.
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