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 | 21 | This facility has 386% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (102 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 386% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 11.3 | 2.3 | This facility has 391% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (11.3 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 391% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
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: N/A
State average: N/A
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.
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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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Fort Valley Health and Rehab | NH AL | Fort Valley | - | 75 | - | 52 | - |
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | - | 150 | - | 20 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | - | 60 | - | 3 | 1 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Presbyterian Village Athens | NH AL IL MC | Athens | - | 60 | - | 10 | Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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%.
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.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab has 75 beds.
Fort Valley Health and Rehab is located at 604 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030.
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