Nursing Homes in Georgia
Georgia is home to 342 nursing homes tracked by Clear Care Connect, part of 615 senior care providers statewide, making it a mid-sized senior care market with real choice in most metro areas. Families comparing nursing homes in Georgia weigh the same three questions: how safe is the building, how well is it staffed, and what will it really cost each month. Coverage is deepest around Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, while smaller towns among the state's 217 communities often have one or two options within a reasonable drive. Clear Care Connect answers those questions with official federal inspection data, CMS star ratings and real cost estimates instead of sponsored listings.
What nursing homes in Georgia provide
Nursing Homes in Georgia provide round-the-clock licensed nursing, medication management, rehabilitation therapy and help with every activity of daily living. We track 342 nursing homes statewide, alongside 273 other providers — nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, hospice and home health — that families often compare before deciding.
Every Medicare-certified nursing home in Georgia is surveyed by state inspectors on behalf of CMS roughly once a year, and those survey results feed the star ratings shown on each profile. That makes nursing homes the most transparent care type in Georgia: you can see deficiencies, staffing hours per resident per day and penalty history before you ever tour.
Typical pricing for nursing homes in Georgia runs $7,900 to $11,200 per month. Semi-private rooms sit at the low end of that range and private rooms typically add 15 to 25 percent. Expect the higher end of that range in Atlanta and other high-cost metros, and the lower end in rural counties.
Care homes, senior housing and 55+ communities in Georgia
Families searching for care homes near them in Georgia usually mean one of the 615 licensed providers on this page — "care home" is the everyday phrase for what regulators call a nursing home, assisted living community or personal care home. If you searched senior housing near me or 55 and older communities near me and landed here, the directory below covers the care side of that market: every Georgia provider is listed with its rating, inspection record and estimated monthly cost.
The terms are not interchangeable, and the difference decides what you pay. Senior housing and 55+ communities (also called independent living, active adult or retirement communities) sell housing, not care — you get an age-restricted apartment or villa, amenities and social programming, but no licensed caregivers. Care homes, personal care homes, board and care homes, residential care homes and assisted living communities all provide licensed hands-on help with bathing, dressing and medications. Nursing care homes go further, adding round-the-clock licensed nursing.
A useful rule for Georgia families: if a parent only needs less housekeeping and more company, a 55+ community or senior housing complex is enough. Once someone else needs to help with daily living, you need a licensed care home. When help is needed overnight and clinically, you need one of the 342 nursing care homes in Georgia. Small residential care homes in a converted house often cost less than a large community and appear in this directory alongside them.
55+ communities and senior housing in Georgia
Age-restricted independent living with no licensed care. Rent-based, and residents typically bring in home care privately if needs grow.
Care homes and personal care homes in Georgia
Licensed residential settings — including board and care homes and assisted living communities — providing daily help with bathing, dressing and medications. 14 are tracked statewide.
Nursing care homes in Georgia
342 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities with 24-hour licensed nursing and federal CMS star ratings — the most transparent option in the state.
Care at home instead of a move
Home care and 24-hour in-home care keep a senior in their own house. See our home care guide for hourly and around-the-clock cost benchmarks.
- 24 hour home care costs and options — Hourly, live-in and around-the-clock in-home care compared.
- Senior care costs by state — Free published cost data, no email required.
How to choose a nursing home in Georgia
With 342 nursing homes in Georgia, families need a repeatable way to narrow the list. These six steps work in any county.
1. Check the government inspection reports first
Every Clear Care Connect profile shows the real CMS inspection record — deficiencies cited, their scope and severity, and how fast they were corrected. Read that before any brochure.
2. Compare star ratings across a shortlist, not in isolation
A three-star facility reads differently next to the Georgia average of 2.65. Line up four or five nursing homes side by side instead of judging one alone.
3. Visit at least three facilities, including one unannounced
Tour options in Atlanta plus one nearby community, then drop in once outside tour hours to see normal staffing and resident engagement.
4. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios and turnover
Ask for nursing hours per resident per day and annual turnover in writing. High turnover is the strongest predictor of inconsistent care in Georgia facilities.
5. Understand exactly what the monthly price includes
Get the base rate, care-level surcharges, medication fees and past annual increases. Two Georgia communities quoting the same headline number can differ by thousands once care tiers apply.
6. Read the most recent inspection findings, not just the score
One old citation matters far less than a repeated pattern. Clear Care Connect publishes the full history so you can compare Georgia providers on that record in one place.
Top cities for nursing homes in Georgia
Senior care in Georgia clusters around its largest population centers. These 8 cities hold the highest concentration of nursing homes statewide, and each links to a local directory with ratings and costs.
- Atlanta — 31 facilities, 18 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.5 CMS stars.
- Augusta — 23 facilities, 10 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.6 CMS stars.
- Macon — 21 facilities, 11 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.5 CMS stars.
- Savannah — 14 facilities, 7 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.1 CMS stars.
- Marietta — 12 facilities, 7 of them nursing homes, averaging 1.9 CMS stars.
- Rome — 11 facilities, 7 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.3 CMS stars.
- Athens — 11 facilities, 4 of them nursing homes, averaging 2.4 CMS stars.
- Lawrenceville — 11 facilities, 4 of them nursing homes, averaging 3.0 CMS stars.
Understanding CMS ratings for nursing homes in Georgia
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services scores certified facilities from one to five stars using three inputs: on-site health inspections, payroll-reported staffing levels, and clinical quality measures. Five stars means much above average within that state's peer group; one star means much below.
In Georgia, 354 of the 615 providers we track carry a published CMS rating, and 110 — roughly 31% — hold four or five stars. The statewide average is 2.65 stars. That average is below the national midpoint, which makes checking each facility's individual inspection record especially important.
Weight the health inspection component most heavily: it is the only piece built from unannounced on-site visits by state surveyors. Staffing is the next best signal, and quality measures are partly self-reported. Clear Care Connect shows all three sub-scores, the inspection date and any penalties on every Georgia profile.
Nursing Homes costs in Georgia
Nursing Homes costs $7,900 to $11,200 per month as a national average, and that is the benchmark families in Georgia should start from — these are national figures rather than a Georgia-specific survey. Semi-private rooms sit at the low end of that range and private rooms typically add 15 to 25 percent. Pricing tracks local housing and wage costs closely, so expect Atlanta to price above the national midpoint while rural counties come in below it.
For comparison, the national averages are $7,900–$11,200 a month for a nursing home, $4,500–$7,500 for assisted living, $6,000–$9,000 for memory care, and little to nothing for Medicare-covered home health or hospice. Clear Care Connect publishes an estimated monthly range on each facility page so you can sanity-check any quote against a real local price.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Georgia?
Clear Care Connect tracks 342 nursing homes in Georgia, out of 615 senior care facilities statewide spanning nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, hospice and home health.
What is the average cost of nursing homes in Georgia?
Nursing Homes in Georgia typically costs $7,900 to $11,200 per month. Semi-private rooms sit at the low end of that range and private rooms typically add 15 to 25 percent.
How do I find the best nursing home in Georgia?
Use Clear Care Connect to compare Georgia providers on official government star ratings, inspection findings, staffing data and estimated monthly cost, then tour your top three in person. 110 rated Georgia facilities currently hold four or five stars.
Does Medicare cover nursing homes in Georgia?
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay in Georgia, not long-term custodial care. Longer stays are paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or by Georgia Medicaid once assets are spent down.
Where can I find care homes near me in Georgia?
Clear Care Connect lists every licensed care home in Georgia — nursing care homes, personal care homes, board and care homes and assisted living communities — across 217 cities and towns. Pick your city from the list on this page to see care homes near you with their government ratings, inspection findings and estimated monthly costs. There is no charge to see a provider's name, address or phone number.
What is the difference between senior housing, 55+ communities and assisted living in Georgia?
Senior housing and 55 and older communities in Georgia are age-restricted apartments or villas that sell housing and amenities, not care — there are no licensed caregivers on staff. Assisted living, personal care homes and other care homes are licensed to provide hands-on daily help with bathing, dressing and medications. Nursing care homes add round-the-clock licensed nursing. If your parent needs someone else's hands to get through the day, you need a licensed care home rather than senior housing.
Ready to find the right nursing home in Georgia?
Clear Care Connect shows real government inspection data, CMS star ratings and cost information for the 340 nursing homes we publish in Georgia. Compare them side by side, see what inspectors found, and choose the right care for your loved one without a sales call.
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