Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in La Fayette, Georgia
1 of 1 nursing homes in La Fayette (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Georgia statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
112
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in La Fayette, Georgia, is adequate, with one facility available that comes highly recommended. Families should consider PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS, which holds a B+ rating and four stars, as it is the only option with no fines reported.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 PRUITTHEALTH - SHEPHERD HILLS (83) — PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills boasts a strong Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars, indicating a commitment to quality care. With a B+ grade and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes resident comfort and satisfaction in its 112-bed capacity.
Recommended
PruittHealth - Shepherd Hills boasts a strong Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars, indicating a commitment to quality care. With a B+ grade and no fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes resident comfort and satisfaction in its 112-bed capacity.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | La Fayette Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions La Fayette Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
La Fayette's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 La Fayette facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; La Fayette avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
La Fayette facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in La Fayette, GA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in La Fayette (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in La Fayette "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in La Fayette?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.