Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
263 E May Street · Winder, GA · 30680 · 7708672108
163 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,074 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Educate 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.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 25, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 11, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,537 |
| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,537 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115536 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.