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Nursing homes in Washington County, Georgia
Washington County, Georgia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 176 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.3 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Washington 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) | 23.3 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab | Sandersville | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Washington Co Extended Care Facility | Sandersville | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr | Sandersville | 56 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 57.1 | — | 7 Aug 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. | 5 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0761 | 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. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Ethica Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Washington County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 176 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Washington County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab (5 stars), Washington Co Extended Care Facility (3 stars), Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr (1 stars)
How do Washington County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 23.3 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.