Georgia · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Georgia
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Georgia?
CMS Care Compare lists 103 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Georgia, out of 356 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Atlanta (4), Dalton (3) and Gainesville (3). 51 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 103
- All homes in Georgia
- 356
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 103
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 515 stars overall
- 974+ stars for inspections
- 394+ stars for staffing
- 90No fines or payment denials
- 28Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 46Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Georgia. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Georgia: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Georgia, nonprofit nursing homes in Georgia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Georgia?
103 of the 356 CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Georgia Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Ansley Park Health and Rehabilitation in Newnan (5 stars), Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville (5 stars) and Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Cedartown (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Georgia?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Georgia's Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman) can answer questions about residents' rights.