Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation ranked as the second largest nursing facility in Whitfield County in the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
The facility offered 102 beds, falling five short of Whitfield County’s average for the first quarter of 2026. An average of 82.8 residents received care at the center during the period.
CMS gave Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 4 out of 5, exceeding the Georgia state average rating of 2.7 for nursing homes.
Quinton Mem HC & Rehab Center was the county’s largest nursing facility during the quarter, operating 120 beds. Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation was third with 100 beds available.
Through the first quarter of 2026, Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation maintained a spotless record for fines and penalties.
In total, Whitfield County, Georgia had three non-profit nursing homes during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the older adult population in the United States continues to rise, while the numbers of children are in decline. From 2020 to 2024, the count of Americans ages 65 and older climbed by 13%, compared to a 1.7% decrease among those under 18. America’s older adult population has soared since 1920—up from 4.9 million that year to over 61 million by 2024.
A study from 2021 finds that almost half of people in this age group, roughly 28 million, may need long-term services and supports. The research also predicts that over one third may require nursing home care at some point.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton Mem HC & Rehab Center | 4 |
| 2 | Ridgewood Manor Health and Rehabilitation | 4 |
| 3 | Regency Park Health and Rehabilitation | 4 |
Information for this article is sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data is available here.
