174 S Broad Rd, Winder, GA 30680
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
Winder, GeorgiaMedicare inspection record
About Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing brings compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Georgia families when recovery and specialized medical attention matter most. Our Winder team focuses on helping patients regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans and attentive daily support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
163 residents
Location
Winder, GA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
263 E MAY STREET, Winder, Georgia 30680
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 January 22, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Georgia average.
Medicare fined Winder Center for Nursing and Healing 2 times in the last three years, $17,074 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 24 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 19 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 51%Above the Georgia average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
15 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 22, 2026 · Standard inspection · 9 citations
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 6, 2026Procure 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 Mar 6, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 6, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 6, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 6, 2026Ensure 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 Mar 6, 2026Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 6, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 6, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 6, 2026
October 18, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $17,074 in the last three years.
- October 18, 2024Fine: $8,537
- October 18, 2024Fine: $8,537
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Ga 1 Ops LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 163
- Average residents per day
- 141
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 1, 1993
- Part of a chain
- Empire Care Centers, 21 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 115536
Location
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263 E MAY STREETWinder, GA 30680
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Questions about Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
How did Winder Center for Nursing and Healing do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 22, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies. The Georgia average is 5.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident per day, including 19 minutes from registered nurses. 51% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Winder Center for Nursing and Healing been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Winder Center for Nursing and Healing 2 times in the last three years, totaling $17,074.
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.