Washington Co Extended Care Facility, Sandersville
610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 · 0.4 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 60 beds
- Government-owned
Nursing Home in Sandersville, GA · CMS Data August 2026
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab
How Does Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab Rate?
Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing home in Sandersville, GA. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on March 30, 2025, cited 0 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.7 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 0
- Certified beds
- 60
652 Ferncrest Drive
Sandersville, GA 31082
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.7 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.4 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.2 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 22% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 0.0% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | March 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 0 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.8% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 1.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 8.1% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 14% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 57 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Legal business name | HERITAGE INN OF SANDERSVILLE LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | ETHICA HEALTH (50 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | May 1989 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Sandersville nursing homes page.
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr, Sandersville
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
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Wrightsville Manor Health and Rehab, Wrightsville
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality1/5
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Gibson Health Opco LLC, Gibson
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality2/5
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
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Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, the, Sparta
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality1/5
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