Nursing homes in Sandersville, GA
Sandersville, GA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab652 Ferncrest Drive · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 60 | None |
| Washington Co Extended Care Facility610 Sparta Road · Government - County | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 60 | None |
| Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr501 East McCarty St · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 56 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Georgia, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Sandersville
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 26, 2026 · Washington Co Extended Care Facility · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 26, 2026 · Washington Co Extended Care Facility · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 26, 2026 · Washington Co Extended Care Facility · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · Washington Co Extended Care Facility · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 7, 2025 · Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Sandersville
Which nursing home in Sandersville has the highest Medicare rating?
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab has the highest overall rating in Sandersville: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Sandersville have been fined?
None of the 3 nursing homes in Sandersville has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Sandersville?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Sandersville is the largest?
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab, with 60 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.