UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME

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How UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares

UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 150-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Blairsville, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.5%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 150 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.0% — better than the Georgia average of 20.1%.
• Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (106% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Georgia average of 5.9% (79% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.5% — better than the Georgia average of 24.8% (34% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Blairsville

Blairsville sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 33.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

7,953 (33.1%)

Median age

55.2 years

Median household income

$49,703

Median home value

$199,000

Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Blairsville.

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