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Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Sandersville, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Sandersville, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
652 Ferncrest Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082 View map
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Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab offers nursing home and assisted living care in Sandersville, Georgia. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support and help with daily needs, while assisted living helps residents with everyday tasks as they continue managing their own routines. Having both care types can suit someone whose needs may increase over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as those needs change.

The home has 60 beds and accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families two payment paths for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Karen McMichael serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 59 indicates a somewhat walkable area, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain errands independently.

Facility Direct Line (478) 552-3015

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 92.3% Above GA avg. ▲ 92.3% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 79.0% Above GA avg. ▲ 79.0% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 77.3% Above GA avg. ▲ 77.3% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 40.9% Above GA avg. ▲ 40.9% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Georgia averages

Rank #44 / 180Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 180 homes we track in Georgia for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 180 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 44th out of 180 homes we track in Georgia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 46m

6% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
43m
+48% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
39m
−31% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 24m
+12% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 15m
+5% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−36% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
20m
Avg State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Registered Nurse (RN) is +48% above Georgia average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #182 / 211Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 182nd out of 211 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #1 / 193Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 193 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #72 / 218Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 218 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
59 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #37 / 154Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 154 homes we track in Georgia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 154. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
91.7% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Georgia average: 80.1%
Occupied beds
55 / 60
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
556 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/Nf Dual Cert
IssuanceAugust 2, 1971
CountyWashington
CMS Certification Number115369

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is administered by Karen Mcmichael.

Contact Information

Email kmcmichael@ethicahealth.org

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsTake a Virtual Tour with Us, Visitation Information, Center Specialties, Physicians Resource

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 16 deficiencies 20 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1625 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (16 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.81.27 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (0.8 vs. GA avg 1.27).↓ 37% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2016 This facility has had 25% more total inspections than the Georgia average (20 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 77
Employees 74
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.40 : 1
0% compared with Georgia average
Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1 Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1See full Georgia ranking
Avg staff/day 29
Average shift 7.8 hours
6% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average: 8.3 hours Georgia average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Georgia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,690

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 33 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

61 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3303310,54292100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse130133,21692100%8.2
Registered Nurse110112,08692100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician4041,3488491%10.6
Nurse Practitioner2028966470%14
Administrator2025665863%9.8
Dietitian1014776166%7.8
RN Director of Nursing1014545661%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013624751%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide2023085964%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021705560%3
Qualified Social Worker1011425155%2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant101621314%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113178%4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide0112478%3.5
Medical Director011633%1.8
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 91%
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Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.0
32% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.6
39% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
45% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.7%
40% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.0%
31% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
92% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
36% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.6%
44% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
35% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.6%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.39
36% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.41
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
21% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 55
Medicare
2
3.6% of residents
Medicaid
43
78.2% of residents
Private pay or other
10
18.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$676.6K
Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.2M Rank #152 / 169Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 169 homes we track in Georgia. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Georgia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$676.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$172.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #125 / 169Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 169 homes we track in Georgia. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Georgia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$3.7M 71% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #11 / 169Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 169 homes we track in Georgia. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Georgia average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Karen Mcmichael.

This home is owned by Health Systems Facilities, Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 115369

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
53 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 70%
Discharges
39 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 10%
Private pay 90%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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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.
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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
Sandersville
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 113
Rank #182 / 211
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #37 / 154
+14%
3.76
Facility 3.76
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #44 / 180
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +64%+6%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
---55-
59
Facility 59
GA AVG 44
Rank #72 / 218
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
Magnolia Manor Methodist Nsg C ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Americus
238
Facility 238
GA AVG 113
Rank #7 / 211
58.4%
Facility 58.4%
GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #140 / 154
-27%
3.32
Facility 3.32
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #104 / 180
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -39%-7%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #32 / 183
3.3
Facility 3.3
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #70 / 183
-139-
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 44
Rank #16 / 218
Brad Fussell
$13.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #55 / 169
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #28 / 169
61.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 61.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #32 / 169
115004
Camellia Gardens of Life Care ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Thomasville
83
Facility 83
GA AVG 113
Rank #151 / 211
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #72 / 154
+7%
3.90
Facility 3.90
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #32 / 180
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +26%+10%
$7.0k
Facility $7.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #125 / 184
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #55 / 183
3.7
Facility 3.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #62 / 183
-71A+
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 44
Rank #18 / 218
Daniel Aragon
$8.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #104 / 169
$4.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #97 / 169
54.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 54.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #72 / 169
115570
Briarwood Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Tucker
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 113
Rank #105 / 211
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #18 / 154
+19%
3.05
Facility 3.05
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #142 / 180
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -13%-14%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #55 / 183
2.8
Facility 2.8
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #32 / 183
-95-
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 44
Rank #56 / 218
Baren Akers
$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #70 / 169
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #59 / 169
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #65 / 169
115322
Twin Fountains Home ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lagrange
116
Facility 116
GA AVG 113
Rank #86 / 211
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
GA AVG 80.1%
Rank #99 / 154
-2%
3.97
Facility 3.97
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #28 / 180
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +22%+11%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #17 / 183
4.3
Facility 4.3
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #21 / 183
191A+
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 44
Rank #195 / 218
-
$294.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $294.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #1 / 169
$6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #52 / 169
2.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 2.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #169 / 169
115709

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab

Is Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab in a walkable area?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has a walk score of 59. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab's occupancy is 91.7%.

How long has Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab been in business?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has been operating for approximately 55 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

No, Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

The team at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab can be reached at kmcmichael@ethicahealth.org.

Does Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is registered as a non-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab?

Karen McMichael is the administrator of Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab.

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