Union County Nursing Home
Blairsville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115695) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 745-4948 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Union County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Union County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Union County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Union County Nursing Home is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facility in Blairsville, Georgia, operated under non-profit corporation ownership. The facility is certified for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 109.9 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 1, 2005, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Union County Nursing Home holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.53627 hours per resident per day, including 0.52186 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the supplied CMS data for Union County Nursing Home. No chain affiliation data was provided in the record used to build this profile.
This profile is based on data drawn from CMS's Medicare Care Compare site; families should confirm the most current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as star ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Union County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.53627 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52186 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Union County Nursing Home is certified for 150 beds and reports an average daily census of 109.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was included in the CMS record provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (706) 745-4948 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (706) 745-4948 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115695?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.