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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 115691

SMITH MEDICAL NURSING CARE CTR

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 56

Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 24 March 2026.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1448726, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2024, ended 30 June 2024

Cost report for 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 10 March 2025.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1404930, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended 30 June 2023

Cost report for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 8 December 2023.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1370056, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended 30 June 2022

Cost report for 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 12 December 2022.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1337980, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended 30 June 2021

Cost report for 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 15 December 2021.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1307178, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended 30 June 2020

Cost report for 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 14 April 2021.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1281984, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended 30 June 2018

Cost report for 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 24 January 2019.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1217707, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended 30 June 2017

Cost report for 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 2 May 2018.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1189139, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended 30 June 2016

Cost report for 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 10 February 2017.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1152739, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Fiscal year 2015, ended 30 June 2015

Cost report for 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 19 October 2016.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1145009, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2014.zip.

Fiscal year 2014, ended 30 June 2014

Cost report for 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 16 February 2015.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1085885, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2013.zip.

Fiscal year 2013, ended 30 June 2013

Cost report for 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 15 February 2014.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1055616, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2012.zip.

Fiscal year 2012, ended 30 June 2012

Cost report for 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on 31 January 2013.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 1024427, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2011.zip.

Fiscal year 2011, ended 30 June 2011

Cost report for 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 30 December 2011.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 422727, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2010.zip.

Fiscal year 2010, ended 30 June 2010

Cost report for 2 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 — a reporting period of 363 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 28 January 2011.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 393401, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2009.zip.

Fiscal year 2009, ended 30 June 2009

Cost report for 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 12 January 2011.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 392260, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2008.zip.

Fiscal year 2008, ended 30 June 2008

Cost report for 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 2 June 2010.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 371984, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2007.zip.

Fiscal year 2007, ended 30 June 2007

Cost report for 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 25 July 2008.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 321297, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2006.zip.

Fiscal year 2006, ended 30 June 2006

Cost report for 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-96, settled, processed by CMS on 16 February 2007.

None of these figures is carried on this report.

CMS report record 272613, read from the public cost report file SNFFY2005.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

The staffing record →

Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
POOLE, KATIE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%since 03/07/1967
THOMPSON, JANICECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/16/2004
POOLE, KATIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/07/1967
THOMPSON, JANICEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/10/1991
WADLEY, LINDAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/05/2004

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SMITH MEDICAL NURSING CARE CENTER, INC. (enrollment ID O20041215000648).

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
KATIE S POOLEIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1003/7/1967
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JANICE THOMPSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORCMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.12/16/2004
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
KATIE S POOLEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1003/7/1967
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
JANICE THOMPSONIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEECMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.1/10/1991
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
LINDA WADLEYIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEECMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.11/5/2004
Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.
Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle.

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

  • 24 March 2026: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2025, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2024.zip
  • 10 March 2025: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2024, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2023.zip
  • 1 February 2025: KATIE S POOLE appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-02-01.csv
  • 1 February 2025: KATIE S POOLE appears as 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-02-01.csv
  • 1 January 2025: KATIE S POOLE no longer appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-01-01.csv
  • 1 January 2025: KATIE S POOLE no longer appears as 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2025-01-01.csv
  • 5 January 2024: KATIE S POOLE no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-01-05.csv
  • 8 December 2023: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2023, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2022.zip
  • 12 December 2022: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2022, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2021.zip
  • 15 December 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2021, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2020.zip
  • 14 April 2021: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2020, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2019.zip
  • 24 January 2019: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2018, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2017.zip
  • 2 May 2018: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2017, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2016.zip
  • 10 February 2017: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2016, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2015.zip
  • 19 October 2016: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2015, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2014.zip
  • 16 February 2015: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2014, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2013.zip
  • 15 February 2014: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2013, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2012.zip
  • 31 January 2013: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2012, on form CMS-2540-10. SNF10FY2011.zip
  • 30 December 2011: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2011, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2010.zip
  • 28 January 2011: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2010, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2009.zip
  • 12 January 2011: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2009, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2008.zip
  • 2 June 2010: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2008, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2007.zip
  • 25 July 2008: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2007, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2006.zip
  • 16 February 2007: A cost report was filed for fiscal year 2006, on form CMS-2540-96. SNFFY2005.zip

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
17 August 20257 August 202564
224 March 202424 March 202493
331 January 202331 January 20231711

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Deficiencies cited

32 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
7 August 2025HealthF 0585Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
7 August 2025HealthF 0730Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
7 August 2025HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
7 August 2025HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
7 August 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
7 August 2025HealthF 0923Environmental DeficienciesHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction19 September 2025
19 March 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correction3 May 2025
24 March 2024HealthF 0584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0851Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
24 March 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction8 May 2024
31 January 2023HealthF 0563Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0582Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0678Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.JNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0791Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0835Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.JNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0882Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0883Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0887Infection Control DeficienciesEducate 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0919Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023
31 January 2023HealthF 0921Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correction15 March 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

Penalties

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Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameSMITH MEDICAL NURSING CARE CENTER, INC.
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2004-12-13
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishWashington
Telephone Number4785525155
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilNone
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds56
Average Number of Residents per Day48.4
Overall Rating1
Health Inspection Rating1
QM Rating4
Long-Stay QM Rating4
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.

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