2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Georgia

Top 25 nursing homes in Georgia ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

356 total facilities2.7 avg rating2 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

GRACEWOOD NSG FACILITY(UNIT 9)

GRACEWOOD, Georgia

Score: 96/1005/5 CMS56 bedsGovernment - State
#2
A

LENBROOK

ATLANTA, Georgia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
A

WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT LANIER VILLAGE ESTATES

GAINESVILLE, Georgia

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS48 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#4
A

MEADOWS PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

VIDALIA, Georgia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS75 bedsNon profit - Other
#5
A

SCOTT HEALTH & REHABILITATION

ADRIAN, Georgia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS59 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#6
A

ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT BALDWIN

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS15 bedsNon profit - Other
#7
A

SALUDE - THE ART OF RECOVERY

SUWANEE, Georgia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS64 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#8
A

TREUTLEN COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

SOPERTON, Georgia

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS50 bedsNon profit - Other
#9
B

CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT

SAVANNAH, Georgia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS22 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#10
B

PRUITTHEALTH - FRANKLIN

FRANKLIN, Georgia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS78 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
B

WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HOME, THE

ATLANTA, Georgia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS96 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
B

Church Home Rehabilitation and Healthcare

FORT VALLEY, Georgia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS75 bedsNon profit - Church related
#13
B

MAGNOLIA PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION

ROME, Georgia

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS34 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
B

HEART OF GEORGIA NURSING HOME

EASTMAN, Georgia

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS100 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#15
B

SPARTA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

SPARTA, Georgia

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS81 bedsNon profit - Other
#16
B

HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE HEALTH AND REHAB

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Other
#17
B

HERITAGE OAKS

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Georgia

Score: 88/1004/5 CMS125 bedsNon profit - Other
#18
B

NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia

Score: 87.5/1005/5 CMS135 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
B

HIGH SHOALS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

BISHOP, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS100 bedsNon profit - Other
#20
B

PRUITTHEALTH - LAUREL PARK, LLC

STOCKBRIDGE, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS89 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#21
B

TERRACES AT PEACHTREE HILLS PLACE, THE

ATLANTA, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS25 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#22
B

STEVENS PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

AUGUSTA, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS42 bedsNon profit - Other
#23
B

CALHOUN NURSING HOME

EDISON, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsGovernment - Hospital district
#24
B

LIFE CARE CENTER OF GWINNETT

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS163 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#25
B

PRUITTHEALTH - SYLVESTER

SYLVESTER, Georgia

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS117 bedsFor profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Georgia

Georgia has 356 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Georgia is 2.7 out of 5 stars. There are currently 2 Special Focus Facilities in Georgia — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Georgia by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Georgia?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, GRACEWOOD NSG FACILITY(UNIT 9) in GRACEWOOD is the highest-rated nursing home in Georgia with a grade of A (score: 96/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Georgia?

There are 356 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Georgia. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Georgia?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Georgia?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Georgia is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.