Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing Llc
Lake City, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115535) · 242 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (404) 361-1028 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its Health Inspection Rating is 2 stars and its Staffing Rating is 1 star.
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing reports total nurse staffing of 2.84 hours per resident per day, with only 0.18 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.6%.
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC is a for-profit limited liability company skilled nursing facility located in Lake City, Clayton County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 242 beds and reports an average daily census of 211 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since January 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are also low: Health Inspection Rating of 2, Quality Measure Rating of 1, and Staffing Rating of 1.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.84 hours per resident per day, with Registered Nurse hours at 0.18 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.6%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of a small chain associated with Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz, comprising 2 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per available data. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the provided data.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.84 hours per resident per day, with 0.18 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 56.6%, reflecting a Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 242 beds and has an average daily census of 211 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a small chain associated with Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz, which includes 2 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 4, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measure dimensions; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 1 respectively, all below or at the low end of the scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 404-361-1028 and verify current services on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 404-361-1028 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115535?state=GA.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, the data indicates ownership has not changed within the past 12 months.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.