Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr — nursing home in Sandersville, GA

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 56 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 49.7 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 115691
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Dec 13, 2004
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Smith Medical Nursing Care Center, Inc
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (478) 552-5155
Resident & family council: None
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

7

latest Aug 7, 2025

Citations

50

32 health · 18 fire

Harm or worse

2

2 immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J2	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E13	F10
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 115691
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 56
First approved: Dec 13, 2004
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Georgia.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Aug 7, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 7, 2025	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 19, 2025	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 24, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 24, 2024	Health	Health Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 31, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	11	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 31, 2023	Health	Health Standard	17	Immediate jeopardy	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J2	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E13	F10
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Aug 7, 2025	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0585	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0730	Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 2025	F-0923	Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Sep 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 3, 2025	Complaint
Mar 24, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0803	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 8, 2024
Mar 24, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2024
Jan 31, 2023	F-0678	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	J · Immediate jeopardy Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0835	Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	J · Immediate jeopardy Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	E-0006	Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	E-0022	Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	E-0023	Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	E-0026	Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	E-0032	Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 11, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0311	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 11, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0563	Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0582	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0688	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0791	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0882	Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0887	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. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0919	Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2023
Jan 31, 2023	F-0921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 15, 2023

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 2.7

Health inspectionsstate 2.9

Staffingstate 2.3

Quality measuresstate 3

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QMNot rated

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing2.78

State avg 3.61US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.29

State avg 0.50US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.87

State avg 0.94US avg 0.86

Nurse aide1.62

State avg 2.17US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse2.80

State avg 3.12US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.51 (case-mix index 1.11).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover45.5%

State avg 46.8%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnoverNot reported

State avg 46.1%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Aug 7, 2025
Cycle 1 health score: 84
Total weighted score: 82

Operating entity

Smith Medical Nursing Care Center, Inc

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

5

Organizations

0

Individuals

5

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Katie Poole	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Mar 7, 1967

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Katie Poole	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Mar 7, 1967
Katie Poole	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 7, 1967
Janice Thompson	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Dec 16, 2004
Janice Thompson	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Jan 10, 1991
Linda Wadley	Individual	Managing employee	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	not provided	Nov 5, 2004

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 501 East Mccarty St, Sandersville, GA 31082
ZIP: 31082
County: Washington County FIPS 13303
State: Georgia
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Washington Co Extended Care Facility 610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 CCN 115702	0.9 km	60		Feb 26, 2026	15	—
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab 652 Ferncrest Drive, Sandersville, GA 31082 CCN 115369	1.5 km	60		Jul 20, 2026	7	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	115691	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	115691	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 115691

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