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HomeGeorgiaSmith Medical Nursing Care Ctr

Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr

501 East Mccarty St, Sandersville, GA 310824785525155
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
56
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 56 certified beds with an average of 44 residents per day (79% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Aug 7, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 2.84 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 43.2%

Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandersville, Georgia with 56 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. The facility scored below average compared to Georgia facilities.

Beds
56
Avg Residents/Day
44
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 13, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Washington
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
89.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0923Potential for Harm

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0563Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jan 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.68 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.84 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.2%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
POOLE, KATIE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Mar 7, 1967
POOLE, KATIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 7, 1967
THOMPSON, JANICECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 16, 2004
THOMPSON, JANICEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 10, 1991
WADLEY, LINDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 5, 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr?▾
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr had any health inspection violations?▾
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr?▾
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr provides 2.84 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, 0.91 LPN hours, and 1.68 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.2%.
How many beds does Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr have?▾
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr has 56 certified beds with an average of 44 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Sandersville, Georgia with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Sandersville nursing homes page.