Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
501 East McCarty St · Sandersville, GA · 31082 · 4785525155
56 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.74 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
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.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
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.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2024
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2024
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.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 31, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 31, 2023
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
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.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115691 · certified since December 13, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.