Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-07 · Fire 2025-08-07
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Sandersville, GA
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
501 East Mccarty St, Sandersville, GA
(478) 552-5155
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
56
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-12-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.26
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.91
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.68
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.84
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.16
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.76
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.18
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.30
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.35
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.16
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
11,934
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
14.62
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9814
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
2.92
Baseline 57.14% · Performance 51.72% · Measure score 2.92 · Achievement 2.92 · Improvement 1.18
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.57 hours · Performance 2.98 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 100% |
8.2%
91.8 pts better
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 27 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.2%
3.2 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
9.6%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.2% |
5.9%
4.7 pts better
|
5.4%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.4% |
20.7%
11.3 pts better
|
19.6%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.6% |
21.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 25.9% · Q4 32.0% · 4Q avg 27.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 1.7% |
17.9%
16.2 pts better
|
16.3%
14.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.7% |
16.2%
9.5 pts better
|
14.9%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.1% |
1.1%
5 pts worse
|
1.0%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
2.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.3% |
16.1%
11.8 pts better
|
19.8%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
6.2%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-24 · Fire 2024-03-24
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-31 · Fire 2023-01-31
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-04-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F923 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-08
G · Actual harm
2023-04-24
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-25
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-01-31
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-03-15
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-01-31
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-03-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Poole, Katie
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Poole, Katie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thompson, Janice
Corporate Director · Individual
Thompson, Janice
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Wadley, Linda
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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