Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing Llc
Atlanta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115504) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (404) 252-2002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sandy Springs Center reports 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.5%.
Sandy Springs Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Atlanta, De Kalb County, Georgia, operating under for-profit LLC ownership since first approval in February 1990. The facility is certified for 165 beds and reports an average daily census of 143.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 4, and staffing rating of 1. These ratings reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.5%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Sandy Springs Center is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which operates 20 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current ratings and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below Georgia's state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 70.5%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 165 beds with an average daily census of 143.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Empire Care Centers chain, which has 20 facilities with an average rating of 1.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 22, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4042522002 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4042522002 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115504?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.