Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
Nursing Home · Winder, GA
CMS certification number115536
Contact & location
263 E May StreetWinder, GA 30680
Barrow County
- Phone
- (770) 867-2108
- ZIP code
- 30680 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 163
- Residents per day
- 140.5 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Ga 1 Ops LLC
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (20 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.40 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.32 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.98 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.93 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.2 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 69.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2024-10-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2022-08-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-25 |
| 2022-08-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,074 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-18 | Fine | $8,537 |
| 2024-10-18 | Fine | $8,537 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ensh Consulting LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 95% | |
| Heller, Shlomo (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Empire Care Centers LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heller, Shlomo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| NG, Scott (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nussbaum, Ephraim (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swerdloff, Aryeh (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donath, Barry (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| NG, Scott (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.
How many beds does Winder Center for Nursing and Healing have?
It has 163 certified beds and cares for about 141 residents per day.
Has Winder Center for Nursing and Healing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,074 in the last three years.
Who owns Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?
It is part of Empire Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Winder Center for Nursing and Healing?
(770) 867-2108. The facility is located at 263 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.