Nursing home / skilled nursing
Emanuel County Nursing Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Swainsboro, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 KITE ROAD |
| City | Swainsboro |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30401 |
| County | Emanuel |
| Phone | 478-289-1334 |
| Website | http://www.emanuelmedical.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 115704 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | October 1, 2005 |
| Located in a hospital | Y |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Emanuel County Nursing Home is in 117 KITE ROAD, Swainsboro, GA 30401. Phone: 478-289-1334. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 1, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 34.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 39.1%.
More about this provider
| Emanuel Medical Center's site presents a county-owned, not-for-profit medical center in Swainsboro serving the Emanuel County region. Its About page states that in 1970 a 49-bed long-term care facility was opened as the Emanuel County Nursing Home, and that the center is fully accredited by DNV-GL; the homepage lists acute care, 24/7 emergency care, imaging, pharmacy and other hospital services. | |
| Services and programs | 49-bed long-term care facility opened in 1970 as the Emanuel County Nursing Home (per About page history); Senior Behavioral Health Center (15-bed unit); Emanuel Medical Center services listed on homepage include Acute Care, Emergency (24/7), Imaging & Radiology, Pharmacy, Dietary, Clinical Resource Management, After Hours Clinic, plus a full spectrum of outpatient radiology, respiratory, surgical and laboratory services and physician practices (family practice, internal medicine, general/orthopedic surgery, visiting cardiology, ophthalmology and neurology clinics) |
| Who it serves | Senior Behavioral Health Center serves patients ages 55 and older; Emanuel Medical Center serves the entire Emanuel County region |
| Accreditation | Emanuel Medical Center is fully accredited by the DNV-GL (stated on the About page) |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: (478) 289-1100; Emergency: (478) 289-1100; Email: info@emanuelmedical.org; Patient Portal and Bill Pay linked from homepage |
| Website | http://www.emanuelmedical.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 36 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 34.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 36 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-07-12 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse turnover | 33.3 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.1 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
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 | EMANUEL 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 | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 46.4 |
| 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
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Emanuel County
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Common questions about Emanuel County Nursing Home
Where is Emanuel County Nursing Home located?
Emanuel County Nursing Home is at 117 KITE ROAD, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.
What care and services does Emanuel County Nursing Home offer?
Emanuel County Nursing Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Emanuel County Nursing Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Emanuel County Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Emanuel County Nursing Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Emanuel County Nursing Home an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Emanuel County Nursing Home?
Call Emanuel County Nursing Home at 478-289-1334.
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.