Winder Health Care & Rehab Center
Nursing Home Facility
263 E May Street, Winder, GA 30680
Winder Health Care & Rehab Center is a senior care community located in Winder, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Winder area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (770) 867-2108.
Operated by Empire Care Centers, which runs 15 communities in our directory.
With 163 beds, Winder Health Care & Rehab Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Winder average about 27 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 51%.
The community is located in Barrow County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at Winder Health Care & Rehab Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $17,074.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Winder Health Care & Rehab Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Individual
- Beds / units 163
- Occupancy 86%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 51%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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