D SCOTT HUDGENS CENTER FOR SKILLED NURSING, THE

The D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing is a certified skilled nursing facility located at 3500 Annandale Lane in Suwanee, Georgia (ZIP 30024), within Gwinnett County. The facility operates with 32 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is consistent with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to and collected by CMS and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparison among facilities. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, the D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing accepts residents whose care may be covered under the federal Medicare program for eligible individuals aged 65 and older or those with qualifying disabilities. It also accepts Medicaid, which provides coverage for eligible low-income individuals. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (770) 932-3472 to inquire about current bed availability, specific payment arrangements, and any out-of-pocket costs that may apply under their individual coverage. Compared to national averages, this facility performs above the 3.0-star national overall benchmark, with notably strong staffing indicators. The health inspection score of 4 stars is also above the national average, while the quality measure score of 3 stars aligns with national norms. As a small facility with 32 certified beds, the D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing serves a more limited census than many larger regional or chain-affiliated nursing homes. Its non-profit corporate structure distinguishes it from for-profit operators, though ownership type alone does not determine the quality of care provided. CMS updates these ratings periodically, so the figures presented here reflect the most recently available reported data at the time of publication.