Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation
Whigham, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115607) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $210,094
Phone: (229) 307-2004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation reports 2.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $210,094.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Whigham, Grady County, Georgia, certified for 142 beds with an average of 68.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since October 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pinewood holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and its quality measure rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 2.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $210,094.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased oversight and inspections compared to other nursing homes.
Pinewood is part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pinewood has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 63.0%, corresponding to a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $210,094.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pinewood is certified for 142 beds and has an average of 68.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Brighton Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — that combine into the overall score; here those are 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2293072004 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2293072004 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115607?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.