The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Westbury of McDonough
Registered name: WESTBURY CENTER OF MCDONOUGH FOR NURSING & HEALING
MCDONOUGH, GA · Medicare-certified · 210 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Westbury of McDonough has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It reports 3.10 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has no fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0953 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0953.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13
- Nurse aides
- 1.62
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.5%5.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.5%1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.7%4.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.1%4.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.5%8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12%8.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.4%10.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%2.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32%19.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.7%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
31.7%33.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
44.4%49.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly hold, secure, and manage residents’ personal money kept by the facility. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 568 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2021
Now operated by Mcdonough Ga Opco LLC, previously Westbury Mcdonough LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS · 19 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 147.5 residents on an average day (70% of 210 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.