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RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Georgia (2026)

The top 25 of 355 CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3561.0 per 30K residentsBelow national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
2.6/5
-0.4 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$39K$32K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeRome, GA

Magnolia Place Nursing And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

500 Eagle Lake TrailRome, GA 30165

(706) 728-3600

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeGainesville, GA

Willowbrooke Court At Lanier Village Estates

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
48 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

4145 Misty Morning WayGainesville, GA 30506

(678) 450-3005

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrunswick, GA

Gracemore Nursing And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

2708 Lee StreetBrunswick, GA 31520

(912) 265-6771

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeSandersville, GA

Heritage Inn Of Sandersville Health And Rehab

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

652 Ferncrest DriveSandersville, GA 31082

(478) 552-3015

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeMonticello, GA

Retreat, The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

898 College StMonticello, GA 31064

(706) 468-8826

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeColumbus, GA

Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
84 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

8329 Stevens LaneColumbus, GA 31909

(706) 330-5650

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeSuwanee, GA

Salude - The Art Of Recovery

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

601 Northolt ParkwaySuwanee, GA 30024

(770) 904-3222

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeAdrian, GA

Scott Health & Rehabilitation

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
59 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

12 Smith LaneAdrian, GA 31002

(478) 668-3225

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSparta, GA

Sparta Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
81 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

11744 Highway 22 ESparta, GA 31087

(706) 444-6057

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlma, GA

Twin Oaks Convalescent Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

301 S0uth Baker StreetAlma, GA 31510

(912) 632-7293

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeAtlanta, GA

The William Breman Jewish Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

3150 Howel Mill Road NwAtlanta, GA 30327

(404) 351-8410

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeDouglas, GA

Vista Park Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
168 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

1310 West Gordon StreetDouglas, GA 31533

(912) 384-7811

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewnan, GA

Ansley Park Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
66 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

450 Newnan Lakes BlvdNewnan, GA 30263

(770) 400-8000

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeDahlonega, GA

Chelsey Park Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

200 Mountain Park DriveDahlonega, GA 30533

(706) 482-3000

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeCleveland, GA

Friendship Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
89 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

161 Friendship RoadCleveland, GA 30528

(706) 865-3131

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeMilledgeville, GA

Green Acres Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

313 Allen Memorial Drive,SwMilledgeville, GA 31061

(478) 453-9437

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeHartwell, GA

Hart Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
117 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

261 Fairview AvenueHartwell, GA 30643

(706) 376-7121

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeIdeal, GA

Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

201 Poplar StreetIdeal, GA 31041

(478) 949-2270

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeRockmart, GA

Rockmart Health

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
73 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

528 Hunter StreetRockmart, GA 30153

(770) 684-5950

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeWaycross, GA

Waycross Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
92 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

1910 Dorothy StreetWaycross, GA 31501

(912) 285-4721

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeCedartown, GA

Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

225 Philpot StreetCedartown, GA 30125

(770) 748-4116

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichland, GA

Four County Health And Rehabilitation

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
85 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

124 Overby DriveRichland, GA 31825

(229) 887-2021

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeAthens, GA

Pruitthealth - Grandview

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

165 Winston DriveAthens, GA 30607

(706) 549-6013

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeMoultrie, GA

Pruitthealth - Moultrie

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
68 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

233 Sunset CircleMoultrie, GA 31768

(229) 985-4320

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeElberton, GA

Pruitthealth - Spring Valley

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Georgia avg of 2.6

651 Rhodes DriveElberton, GA 30635

(706) 283-3880

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Georgia

#36of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the lowest-ranked states for overall health outcomes — long-term care demand runs high (rank 36 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+17.4%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy75.3 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.0%

    About the same as the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Georgia →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Georgia?

Georgia has 356 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 355 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Georgia?

Nursing homes in Georgia average 2.6 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Georgia is penalized?

Among Georgia nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $39K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Georgia compare with the national average?

Georgia averages 2.6 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $39K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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