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Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

Nursing HomeWinder, GACMS 115536
19 citations on record

Operated by Empire Care Centers

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
163

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
144.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
19

*CMS

Fire safety findings
18

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-22

*CMS

Citations

19 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0881Generalpotential for harm

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0887Generalpotential for harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  • 0628Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0644Generalpotential for harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0814Generalpotential for harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0656Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  • 0582Generalpotential for harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0686Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0691Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Empire Care Centers

19nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

All 19 are in Georgia.

Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.

See the full ownership footprint

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Winder, GA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 115536.
What is the CMS rating for Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Winder Center for Nursing and Healing have?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing is certified for 163 beds. It serves an average of 144.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Winder Center for Nursing and Healing have?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Winder Center for Nursing and Healing last inspected?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing was last inspected on January 22, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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