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Winder Center For Nursing and Healing
263 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680
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.
Certified for 163 beds, Winder Center For Nursing and Healing serves Winder in Barrow County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 6, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 51.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Barrow Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 17 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.4 | 10.4 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.2% | 51.2% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,074 | $17,074 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 22 Jan 2026, 18 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×10 F ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,537 | |
| 18 Oct 2024 | Fine | $8,537 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.2%, RNs 69.2%; 1 administrator 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 | 16.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.9% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.1% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ga 1 Ops Llc. Chain: Empire Care Centers (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensh Consulting LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 95% | 02/01/2023 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/04/2023 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Winder Center For Nursing and Healing been cited for?
17 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 Winder Center For Nursing and Healing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Winder Center For Nursing and Healing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Winder Center For Nursing and Healing?
It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ensh Consulting LLC and Empire Care Centers LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Winder Center For Nursing and Healing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 2026.
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.