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D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the

3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024 · Gwinnett County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 94% full (30 of 32 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

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One of Suwanee's top-rated skilled nursing communities

D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Suwanee, GA, with 32 certified beds and an average of about 30 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $4,017 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.53 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Suwanee for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 32
Avg. residents/day: 30
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 115690

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,710–$10,780/mo (median $9,490)	Local market estimate

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.53; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.56; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 28.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: 1 ($4,017)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-09-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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, compar…

2024-06-16Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

2024-06-16Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

2024-06-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2023-05-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2023-05-11Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

2023-05-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-06-16	Fine	$4,017

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

3500 Annandale Lane, Suwanee, GA

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Common questions about D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the

How much does D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the cost?

D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Suwanee, GA area typically runs $8,710–$10,780 per month (median $9,490, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the?

Staff provide about 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the?

D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the have availability?

Typically 94% full (30 of 32 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the offer?

D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing, the in Suwanee, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 32 beds.

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