Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

Nursing Home
Overview of Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

Peacefully set near Victor Lord Park in Winder, GA, Winder Center for Nursing and Healing is an astounding community that offers skilled nursing. Featuring a wide range of care options, including wound care, post-op subacute care, diabetic care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care, among others, residents receive the care they need. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community goes above and beyond to deliver the highest quality of care for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Recreational activities are also conducted to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to meet residents’ healthcare needs, providing scheduled transportation and collaborating with medical professionals. Here, residents find the care they need with the communities’ comprehensive care and state-of-the-art amenities.

(770) 307-0700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 59m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 19m per day 30m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 1m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 56m per day 2h 9m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 51m per day 3h 6m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 11m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 163

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 83.1%
Residents per day (avg) 146
Occupancy rate
83.1%
Residents per day (avg)
146

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.4M
Profit
$1.5M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$16,373,894.00
Profit
$1,540,530.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
35.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $14.8M
Bed community size
163-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
89%
Occupied Beds
145 of 163
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
January 2, 2023

Additional licensing details

County: BARROW

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

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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.

9 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 12, 2024
Type:Other

12 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Address 2.4 miles from city center

Address 263 E May St, Winder, GA 30680

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

162
Total Staff
156
Employees
6
Contractors
53,375
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse129.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse349.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant659.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
118 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
29 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.7%
of total hours from contractors
890 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6236522,26691100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3403413,32891100%9.4
Physical Therapist220226,94991100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician6061,9039099%11.3
Registered Nurse93121,79391100%9.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,6807684%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2021,0557582%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker2028827077%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3037216673%7
Speech Language Pathologist1014806066%8
Physical Therapy Aide1014635965%7.8
Administrator1014515763%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014485662%8
Qualified Social Worker2023654853%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023564954%7
Qualified Activities Professional2022312629%7.9
RN Director of Nursing101833%2.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
2.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
329% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

3 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

8 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning critical citation Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 18, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Empire Care Centers
Resident Census by Payment Source
142 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (8.5%)
Medicaid 109 (76.8%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (14.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 10.3
In line with 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. 21.7
25% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
13% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.9%
8% worse 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 25.3%
58% worse 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 0.8%
74% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
35% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
59% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
10% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.7%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.8%
25% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.66
24% 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. 1.15
42% 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 91.0%
13% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
26% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.9%
10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.3%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
18% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 58.7%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 51.8%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $17K
57% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 2
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $17K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 18, 2024
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 18, 2024
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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