Best Nursing Homes in Georgia (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

356 total facilities50 five-star ratedAvg rating: 2.6 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Georgia

1
MARSH'S EDGE
SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, 20 beds
5/5
2
CANDLER SKILLED NURSING UNIT
SAVANNAH, 22 beds
5/5
3
ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT BALDWIN
MILLEDGEVILLE, 15 beds
5/5
4
LENBROOK
ATLANTA, 60 beds
5/5
5
MAGNOLIA PLACE NURSING AND REHABILITATION
ROME, 34 beds
5/5
6
TERRACES AT PEACHTREE HILLS PLACE, THE
ATLANTA, 25 beds
5/5
7
MILLER NURSING HOME
COLQUITT, 157 beds
5/5
8
WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HOME, THE
ATLANTA, 96 beds
5/5
9
CUMMING OPERATING COMPANY LLC
CUMMING, 99 beds
5/5
10
BAPTIST VILLAGE, INC.
WAYCROSS, 254 beds
5/5
11
SALUDE - THE ART OF RECOVERY
SUWANEE, 64 beds
5/5
12
Church Home Rehabilitation and Healthcare
FORT VALLEY, 75 beds
5/5
13
WILLOWBROOKE COURT AT LANIER VILLAGE ESTATES
GAINESVILLE, 48 beds
5/5
14
RIDGECREST REHAB & SKILLED NURSING CENTER
COLUMBUS, 84 beds
5/5
15
CALHOUN NURSING HOME
EDISON, 60 beds
5/5
16
HART CARE CENTER
HARTWELL, 117 beds
5/5
17
ROSS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CTR
KENNESAW, 100 beds
5/5
18
TWIN OAKS CONVALESCENT CENTER
ALMA, 88 beds
5/5
19
STEVENS PARK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
AUGUSTA, 42 beds
5/5
20
HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS JESUP
JESUP, 90 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Georgia

$325/day
Private Room (daily)
$9,878/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$297/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$9,030/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$208/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Georgia

352
Total Inspections
5,963
Total Deficiencies
16.9
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
56.0%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Georgia?

Based on CMS data, MARSH'S EDGE in SAINT SIMONS ISLAND ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Georgia are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Georgia?

The average cost of a nursing home in Georgia is $325/day for a private room ($9,878/month). Semi-private rooms average $297/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $208/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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