Nursing home / skilled nursing
Union County Nursing Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Blairsville, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 164 NURSING HOME CIRCLE |
| City | Blairsville |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30512 |
| County | Union |
| Phone | 706-745-4948 |
| Website | http://www.uniongeneralhealthsystem.com/ucnh |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 115695 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 1, 2005 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Union County Nursing Home is in 164 NURSING HOME CIRCLE, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: 706-745-4948. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 3, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 23.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 41.0%.
More about this provider
| The official Union General Health System page describes Union County Nursing Home as a 150-bed facility dedicated to providing the highest quality care, with trained staff and a full schedule of activities and events enhancing residents' physical, emotional and mental health, close proximity to the hospital and doctors' offices, and a telemedicine program giving residents access to modern medical care in their own community. | |
| Services and programs | A 150-bed skilled nursing facility owned and operated by Union General Health System, with a full schedule of activities and events, a telemedicine program, a beauty shop open Wednesday through Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, private garden containers residents can request, a pavilion outdoor activity area, and a sun porch, as stated on the official page. |
| Visiting and contact details | Indoor visitation is always permitted for all residents with no appointment needed and no restriction on the number of visitors, frequency, or length of visits (face coverings still required and core principles of infection control must be followed; isolated residents may still receive visitors, not recommended). Outside visitation is an option and the preferred form when the family and/or resident are unvaccinated. Compassion care visits are allowed at all times with no restrictions. |
| Website | http://www.uniongeneralhealthsystem.com/ucnh |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 2 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.52 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.68 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 12 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 23.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 56 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 12 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 56 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-10-02 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.29578 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 31.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.91883 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.07078 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.59414 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.08310 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.45207 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.43180 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 109.7 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Union County Nursing Home
Where is Union County Nursing Home located?
Union County Nursing Home is at 164 NURSING HOME CIRCLE, Blairsville, Georgia 30512.
What care and services does Union County Nursing Home offer?
Union County Nursing Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Union County Nursing Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Union County Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Union County Nursing Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Union County Nursing Home an overall star rating of 4 out of 5.
How do I contact Union County Nursing Home?
Call Union County Nursing Home at 706-745-4948.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Georgia can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.