Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Georgia
The 46 nursing homes in Georgia that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 46
- Share of rated facilities
- 13%
- of 353 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 108
- All nursing homes in state
- 356
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Georgia
All 46 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Gwinnett County3
- D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, theSuwanee · Gwinnett County · 32 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Life Care Center of GwinnettLawrenceville · Gwinnett County · 163 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Salude - the Art of RecoverySuwanee · Gwinnett County · 64 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Baldwin County2
Houston County2
Richmond County2
Bacon County1
Calhoun County1
Catoosa County1
Chatham County1
Coffee County1
Colquitt County1
Coweta County1
De Kalb County1
Elbert County1
Fannin County1
Fulton County1
Gordon County1
Hancock County1
Hart County1
Heard County1
Johnson County1
Lumpkin County1
Macon County1
Marion County1
Miller County1
Muscogee County1
Oconee County1
Pickens County1
Polk County1
Stewart County1
Toombs County1
Treutlen County1
Walker County1
Ware County1
Washington County1
Wayne County1
Wilkinson County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Georgia?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 46 of the 353 rated nursing homes in Georgia (about 13%). Those 46 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Georgia?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.