Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0628. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

• Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

• Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

• Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 18, 2024 from $17,074 to $8,537.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 18, 2024 from $16,801 to $17,074.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 18, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

21 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,537 on October 18, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,537 on October 18, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0343. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

• Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2022.

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