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Nursing homes in Hancock County, Georgia
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Hancock County, Georgia, with 152 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $13K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Hancock County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.8 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $13K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Health and Rehabilitation | Sparta | 81 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.7 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Woods At Sparta of Journey LLC, The | Sparta | 71 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 29.6 | $13K | 11 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Ethica Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hancock County, Georgia?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 152 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hancock County have the highest CMS ratings?
Sparta Health and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Woods At Sparta of Journey LLC, The (1 stars)
How do Hancock County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 15.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.