Nursing homes › Georgia › Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr
501 East Mccarty St, Sandersville, GA 31082 · 4785525155 · 56 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 2.58 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.23. Weekend total: 2.59. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-07 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-07 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-03 |
| 2024-03-24 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
| 2023-01-31 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-15 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POOLE, KATIE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 03/07/1967 |
| THOMPSON, JANICE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/16/2004 |
| POOLE, KATIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/07/1967 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115691. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.