Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
263 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680 · (770) 867-2108
For profit - Limited Liability company · 163 certified beds
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 9 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $17,074 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 22, 2026 · F0628 · 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.January 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.January 22, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.January 22, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.January 22, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 22, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.January 22, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.January 22, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.October 18, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.October 18, 2024 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 18, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.October 18, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 18, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.October 18, 2024 · F0691 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,537October 18, 2024
- Fine of $8,537October 18, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.40 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 163 |
| Average residents per day | 140.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Grandview Athens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage Athens · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Village - Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- University Nursing & Rehab Center Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Winder Center for Nursing and Healing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.