Georgia · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Georgia
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Georgia?
CMS Care Compare lists 346 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Georgia, out of 356 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Atlanta (18), Macon (11) and Augusta (10). 97 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 346
- All homes in Georgia
- 356
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 97
- Average overall stars
- 2.6
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 344Also Medicare certified
- 88Nonprofit
- 16Government-owned
- 221No fines or payment denials
- 34Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Georgia, nonprofit nursing homes in Georgia, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Georgia?
346 of the 356 CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Georgia's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Georgia lists an income limit of $2982 (Medicaid CAP, individual, effective 1-26) and an asset limit of $2000 (SSI/LA-D individual); $3000 (couple) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.