Winder Center For Nursing And Healing
Winder, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115536) · 163 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,074
Phone: (770) 867-2108 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, with only 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,074.00 for Winder Center For Nursing And Healing, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, with 163 certified beds and an average daily census of 140.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since 1993. It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Winder Center For Nursing And Healing has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.40 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,074.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or inspection findings, directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 51.2%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,074.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 163 certified beds with an average daily census of 140.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which operates 20 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7708672108 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7708672108 to arrange a visit and check current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115536?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.