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Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
501 East Mccarty St, Sandersville, GA 31082
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr, in Sandersville, Georgia, is certified for 56 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 9, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 57.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), below the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 9 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 57.1 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 35.6% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2025, 24 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×16 E ×5 F ×9
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0585 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2025 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.9%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.2% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Smith Medical Nursing Care Center, Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Washington County
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.