Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia

Not unless the life estate or some type of power of attorney was signed over to the nursing home or the court orders it or the nursing home has acquired some kind of guardianship which entitles it to access the property.

Probably not, but this is a case where a screwup in probate or the wording of the will could give a different answer. It would be very prudent to see a lawyer at this point, review what has been done, and read the actual language, which does matter.