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SMITH MEDICAL NURSING CARE CTR

501 EAST MCCARTY ST, SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082
Score: 30 / 100

With a score of 30/100, Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 2.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 33 deficiencies at Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.84 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.26 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.91 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.68 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.76 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

33
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity F
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0923 Severity F
    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 27.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
56
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7