nursing home in Swainsboro, GA
Emanuel County Nursing Home
117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 · (478) 289-1334
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Emanuel County Nursing Home at a glance
Emanuel County Nursing Home is a 49-bed non-profit nursing home in Swainsboro, Georgia (Emanuel County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 12, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 39% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 2005
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Emanuel County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115704
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39% | 46% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 34 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 45 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.4% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.2% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.8% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.6% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 8.5% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 65.3% | 80.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 12, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 12, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 12, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 12, 2026 Standard | 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 · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 12, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| April 3, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 18, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2025 |
| April 3, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2025 |
| March 19, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2023 |
| March 19, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2023 |
| March 19, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 3, 2023 |
| March 19, 2023 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMANUEL COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| HOWARD, ANTHONY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/23/2011 |
| PORTER, CEDRIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/23/2011 |
| JOHNSON, JESSICA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| SCOTT, DAMIEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| JOHNSON, JESSICA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Emanuel County Nursing Home's rating?
Emanuel County Nursing Home has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Emanuel County Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Emanuel County Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Emanuel County Nursing Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Emanuel County Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Emanuel County Nursing Home is at 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401. Phone: (478) 289-1334.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.