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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
Sandersville, GeorgiaMedicare inspection record
About Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
Smith Medical Nursing Care Center brings compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation to Sandersville, Georgia families when recovery and specialized care matter most. Our experienced team focuses on personalized healing, helping patients regain strength and independence through evidence-based treatment.
Community at a glance
Capacity
56 residents
Location
Sandersville, GA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
501 EAST MCCARTY ST, Sandersville, Georgia 31082
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 7, 2025, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 35 minutes with each resident a day, below the Georgia average of 3 hours 34 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 35 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 14 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 46% |
Inspections
15 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
August 7, 2025 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 19, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 19, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 19, 2025Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Sep 19, 2025Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Sep 19, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 19, 2025
March 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 3, 2025
March 24, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected May 8, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 8, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 8, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 8, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 8, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 8, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 8, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 8, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Smith Medical Nursing Care Center, Inc.
- Medicare-certified beds
- 56
- Average residents per day
- 48
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- December 13, 2004
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- None
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 115691
Location
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501 EAST MCCARTY STSandersville, GA 31082
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Questions about Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
How did Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 7, 2025 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The Georgia average is 5.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 35 minutes with each resident per day, including 14 minutes from registered nurses. 46% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.