Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located on North Cherokee Road in Social Circle, Georgia, Social Circle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing home with 65 beds. The facility has been operating for 50 years with an occupancy rate of about 86%. Residents stay an average of 184 days, including those receiving short-term rehabilitation and needing longer-term skilled nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different coverage options.
The facility strongly focuses on rehabilitation. Advanced rehab programs and specialty clinical services are supported by comprehensive on-site therapy. Daily nurse staffing averages about 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work together to provide care around the clock. This staffing level means hands-on assistance is a constant part of the setting, which could be useful for families choosing a home for post-acute recovery.
Restaurant-style dining is part of daily life, with meals prepared by an in-house chef. The focus is on fresh and nutritious food. Residents also have access to on-site therapy services, so they won’t have to go outside for appointments. The facility has a beauty salon and barbershop, family gathering areas, landscaped grounds and courtyards, complimentary in-room cable, and daily social and enrichment activities. A dedicated concierge and social services team work with residents and families as well.
State inspections have documented concerns involving medication management, infection control protocols, and care documentation. The facility addressed those deficiencies. More recent oversight also identified areas involving medication cart security, disinfection procedures, and care administration that required attention and correction. Families visiting the facility should ask how these clinical practices and safety protocols are handled daily.
Some nearby services can be reached within walking distance, but most errands and appointments require a short drive. The home has been part of the Social Circle community for 50 years.
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr is administered by Gary Meeks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 137 | 21 | This facility has 552% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (137 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 552% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 15.2 | 2.3 | This facility has 561% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (15.2 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 561% worse |
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Georgia average: 0.7
Georgia 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
1,426 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 97 | 0 | 97 | 10,210 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 0 | 40 | 5,050 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,110 | 76 | 83% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 826 | 67 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 574 | 63 | 68% | 9.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 500 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 393 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 369 | 63 | 68% | 5.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 329 | 41 | 45% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 170 | 57 | 62% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 164 | 37 | 40% | 4.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 65 | 27 | 29% | 2.4 |
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.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% 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
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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 Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Social Circle's city center to Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr'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.
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
88
Rank
#454 / 672 |
71.4%
Facility
71.4%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#177 / 325 | -9% | 5.70
Facility
5.70
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#9 / 202 | -35% | +60% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#48 / 203 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#41 / 203 | - | 30 | - |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
39
Rank
#812 / 873 | Maurice S Hill | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#19 / 197 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#78 / 197 | 93%
Facility
93%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#183 / 197 | 115716 | ||||
| East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing | NH HC PC | Marietta | 117
Facility
117
GA AVG
88
Rank
#138 / 672 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#43 / 325 | +19% | 3.36
Facility
3.36
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#91 / 202 | +12% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#62 / 203 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#69 / 203 | - | 108 | - |
63
Facility
63
GA AVG
39
Rank
#168 / 873 | Linda Karling Lott | $16.5M
Facility
$16.5M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#45 / 197 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#37 / 197 | 48.6%
Facility
48.6%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#113 / 197 | 115283 | ||||
| Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr | NH | Social Circle | 65
Facility
65
GA AVG
88
Rank
#429 / 672 |
86.2%
Facility
86.2%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#89 / 325 | +10% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#75 / 202 | -25% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 18
Facility
18
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#120 / 203 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#131 / 203 | - | 58 | - |
40
Facility
40
GA AVG
39
Rank
#447 / 873 | - | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#134 / 197 | $2.1M
Facility
$2.1M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#187 / 197 | 31.8%
Facility
31.8%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#185 / 197 | 115532 | ||||
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | 92
Facility
92
GA AVG
88
Rank
#271 / 672 |
68.4%
Facility
68.4%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#187 / 325 | -12% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#41 / 202 | -46% | +11% | $23.5k
Facility
$23.5k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#174 / 204 | 22
Facility
22
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#137 / 203 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#124 / 203 | 1 | 97 | - |
46
Facility
46
GA AVG
39
Rank
#359 / 873 | Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Inc | $16.8M
Facility
$16.8M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#38 / 197 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#25 / 197 | 55%
Facility
55%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#81 / 197 | 115330 | ||||
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | 150
Facility
150
GA AVG
88
Rank
#68 / 672 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#1 / 325 | +28% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#103 / 202 | +47% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 204 | 23
Facility
23
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#142 / 203 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#180 / 203 | - | 177 | - |
20
Facility
20
GA AVG
39
Rank
#635 / 873 | Toni Davis | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#18 / 197 | $10.3M
Facility
$10.3M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#18 / 197 | 47.5%
Facility
47.5%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#102 / 197 | 115573 |
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr is located in SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia.
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Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr's occupancy is 86%.
The team at Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr can be reached at [email protected].
Gary Meeks is the administrator of Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr.
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr has 65 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr in the photo gallery on this page.
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr is located at 671 North Cherokee Road, Social Circle, GA 30025.
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