Nursing homes › Georgia › Winder Center for Nursing and Healing
263 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680 · 7708672108 · 163 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Empire Care Centers, a group operating 19 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $608,895 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.40 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.32. Weekend total: 2.93. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 17 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | F | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-18 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-18 | Fine | $8,537 |
| 2024-10-18 | Fine | $8,537 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENSH CONSULTING LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 95% | since 02/01/2023 |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/04/2023 |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| NG, SCOTT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115536. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.