Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
A 60-bed skilled nursing community in Sandersville, Georgia, Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is located at 652 Ferncrest Drive. Owned by Health Systems Facilities and operating for 54 years, the facility takes Medicare and private pay. This provides coverage flexibility for families navigating short-term recovery and longer-term care. The home has a 92 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay of roughly 556 days, indicating a stable mix of residents receiving post-acute rehabilitation and active nursing care.
With total nursing care averaging 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident day, daily nursing support is built into the schedule. This includes registered nurse coverage of about 30 minutes daily, nurse aide support of 2 hours and 11 minutes, and LPN/LVN time of 40 minutes. Such a level of staffing mirrors a dedication to hands-on resident attention all day. The facility stands on a somewhat walkable street with a Walk Score of 59, so most visits and appointments necessitate a quick drive, while some errands can be done on foot.
State inspections have recorded major compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, plus Life Safety Code standards.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is administered by Karen 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
| 16 | 21 | This facility has 24% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (16 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 24% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.8 | 1.2 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (0.8 vs. GA avg 1.2).↓ 33% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 20 | 17 | This facility has had 18% more total inspections than the Georgia average (20 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 18% more |
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
61 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 0 | 33 | 10,542 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,216 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,086 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,348 | 84 | 91% | 10.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 896 | 64 | 70% | 14 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 566 | 58 | 63% | 9.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 56 | 61% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 362 | 47 | 51% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 308 | 59 | 64% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 170 | 55 | 60% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 142 | 51 | 55% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 13 | 14% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 7 | 8% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 8% | 3.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 1.8 |
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.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sandersville's city center to Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 663 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
GA AVG
79.5
Rank
#90 / 154 | +3% | 7.08
Facility
7.08
GA AVG
3.56
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#2 / 182 | +38% | +99% | $0
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$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
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#1 / 184 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 183 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
4.7
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#15 / 183 | - | 49 | A+ |
57
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57
GA AVG
41
Rank
#239 / 839 | 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 | ||||
| Baptist Village, Inc. | NH AL IL SNF | Waycross | 254
Facility
254
GA AVG
87
Rank
#7 / 663 |
73.2%
Facility
73.2%
GA AVG
79.5
Rank
#111 / 154 | -8% | 4.78
Facility
4.78
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#16 / 182 | -40% | +34% | $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
#199 / 839 | 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 | ||||
| Magnolia Manor of Marion County | NH AL IL MC SNF | Buena Vista | 70
Facility
70
GA AVG
87
Rank
#389 / 663 |
82.9%
Facility
82.9%
GA AVG
79.5
Rank
#84 / 154 | +4% | 4.00
Facility
4.00
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#36 / 182 | +15% | +13% | $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
#312 / 839 | 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 | ||||
| High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation | NH AL | Bishop | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#191 / 663 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
GA AVG
79.5
Rank
#95 / 154 | +1% | 3.60
Facility
3.60
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#68 / 182 | +34% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#50 / 183 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#48 / 183 | - | 80 | - |
13
Facility
13
GA AVG
41
Rank
#698 / 839 | Brandi Harrison | $7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#122 / 169 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#131 / 169 | 50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#100 / 169 | 115279 | ||||
| Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab | NH AL | Sandersville | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 663 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
GA AVG
79.5
Rank
#37 / 154 | +15% | 3.38
Facility
3.38
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#84 / 182 | +64% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | - | - | 55 | - |
59
Facility
59
GA AVG
41
Rank
#215 / 839 | Health Systems Facilities, Inc | $5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$12.8M
Rank
#152 / 169 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#125 / 169 | 71%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
71%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
54.8%
Rank
#11 / 169 | 115369 |
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab's occupancy is 92%.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has a no-pet policy.
The team at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab can be reached at kmcmichael@ethicahealth.org.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is registered as a non-profit in GA.
Karen McMichael is the administrator of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab.
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