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Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

263 E MAY STREET, WINDER, GA, 30680

(770) 867-2108

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163 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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263 E May Street

Winder, GA 30680

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

163

State license

LTC10071100

CMS facility ID

115536

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

Street address

263 E MAY STREET

City / state / ZIP

Winder, GA 30680

Phone

(770) 867-2108

Website

windernursing.com

State license #

LTC10071100

About this facility — Winder Center for Nursing and Healing

Winder Center for Nursing and Healing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Winder, Georgia. It is licensed for 163 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Winder and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Winder Center for Nursing and Healing 35 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $17,074 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Empire Care Centers

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Administrator

Jailyn Woods

Registered owners & officers

Ensh Consulting Llc

Direct owner — 95% stake — since 2023

Donath, Barry

Managing employee — since 2023

Empire Care Centers Llc

Operational control — since 2023

Heller, Shlomo

Officer · Operational control — since 2023

Ng, Scott

Managing employee · Operational control — since 2023

Nussbaum, Ephraim

Operational control — since 2023

Swerdloff, Aryeh

Operational control — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

8 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

License status

Active

Licensed / certified since

1993-01-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$17,074 total

Last standard inspection

2026-01-22

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$330 per day (≈ $10,030/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

71% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 22% private/other

Occupancy

83% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

4% above the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

163

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-01-22Health inspection9 citations

F-0628

F · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0881

F · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F-0887

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-06

2024-10-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0578

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F-0582

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F-0656

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F-0686

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-11-21

F-0691

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-11-21

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (20 citations)

2022-08-11Health inspection2 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-09-25

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-25

2026-01-22Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0541

D · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2026-03-10

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-03-10

2024-10-18Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-21

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-11-21

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-21

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-21

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-21

2022-08-11Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-09-25

K-0343

F · No harm found

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2022-09-25

K-0362

F · No harm found

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-25

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-09-25

Federal penalties

2024-10-18Fine$8,537

Total fines$17,074

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115536.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.7545 ratings on Google

★★★★★Annie · 2026-07-24 · via Google
“My dad spent several weeks here, and we were pleased with his stay. It was easy for me to find a nurse if he needed help while I was visiting, and the staff was quick to respond to anything we asked of them. One nurse in particular, Barbara, went way beyond anything we expected. She was a very hard worker, cheerful, and made sure he was taken care of and was comfortable before she left for the day…”

★★★★Alex Blasing · 2026-07-23 · via Google
“The people there are kind, I do feel like the response time for assistance could be improved. My mom said she waited an hour before someone helped her to the bathroom. Also saw a housekeeper playing on her phone and questioned the priority of cleanliness. The staff being curtious and helping my mom recover is the biggest priority and they do that well!”

★★★★christine kay · 2026-05-24 · via Google
“Having experienced the care at this nursing home for over a year and a half, I feel it is essential to share my thoughts on the quality of service. The nurses on Hall Three have been outstanding in their care and kindness towards my mother. Recently, my mother just decided that she wanted a private room and chose one on 100 hall. After a recent plumbing incident on the 100 hall she was relocated b…”

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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