356 nursing homes in Georgia
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 356
- average CMS stars
- 2.7
- certified beds
- 39,462
- for profit
- 70%
How Georgia nursing homes rate
CMS rates 354 of Georgia's 356 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 2.7 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 53 |
| 4 of 5 | 56 |
| 3 of 5 | 76 |
| 2 of 5 | 76 |
| 1 of 5 | 93 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Georgia
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court at Lanier Village Estates | Gainesville | 5 of 5 | 48 |
| Marsh's Edge | St. Simons Island | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| Magnolia Place Nursing and Rehabilitation | Rome | 5 of 5 | 34 |
| Twin Oaks Convalescent Center | Alma | 5 of 5 | 88 |
| Gracemore Nursing and Rehab | Brunswick | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center | Ideal | 5 of 5 | 88 |
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | Columbus | 5 of 5 | 84 |
| Sparta Health and Rehabilitation | Sparta | 5 of 5 | 81 |
| Waycross Health and Rehabilitation | Waycross | 5 of 5 | 92 |
| Joe-Anne Burgin Health and Rehabilitation | Cuthbert | 5 of 5 | 80 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Georgia.
- Atlanta 20 homes
- Macon 12 homes
- Augusta 10 homes
- Rome 8 homes
- Columbus 7 homes
- Marietta 7 homes
- Savannah 7 homes
- Decatur 6 homes
- Athens 5 homes
- Carrollton 4 homes
- Gainesville 4 homes
- Lawrenceville 4 homes
- Milledgeville 4 homes
- Moultrie 4 homes
- Statesboro 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 248 | 70% |
| Non-profit | 93 | 26% |
| Government | 15 | 4% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Georgia's homes were cited for 1,732 deficiencies, an average of 4.9 each. 28 had none. 116 homes were fined $4,382,061 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
21 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Georgia
How many nursing homes are in Georgia?
356 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Georgia?
We don't pick one. Willowbrooke Court at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Georgia?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,821 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.