Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
Sandersville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115691) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (478) 552-5155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 2.58 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, certified for 56 beds with an average of 48.4 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has held certification since December 13, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, while the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.58, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at approximately 0.23. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility. There is also no indication in the provided data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.58 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record for this facility.
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 flag or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 56 beds and reports an average of 48.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the provided data does not indicate that it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 13, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility those are 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4785525155 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4785525155 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115691?state=GA.
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.