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Nursing homes in Walker County, Georgia
Walker County, Georgia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 324 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies over three cycles, 10.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $62K 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 | Walker County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 10.8 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $62K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Lafayette | Lafayette | 100 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8.0 | $5K | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills | La Fayette | 112 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Nhc Healthcare Rossville | Rossville | 112 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 13.4 | $57K | 8 Mar 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Pruitthealth (2), National Healthcare Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Walker County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 324 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Walker County have the highest CMS ratings?
Pruitthealth - Lafayette (4 stars), Pruitthealth - Shepherd Hills (3 stars), Nhc Healthcare Rossville (2 stars)
How do Walker County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 10.8 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.