Washington Co Extended Care Facility
Sandersville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115702) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (478) 240-2005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Co Extended Care Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Washington Co Extended Care Facility reports 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Washington Co Extended Care Facility has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file. CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Washington Co Extended Care Facility is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 2005. The facility is licensed for 60 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 57.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.14723 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56437 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flag associated with this facility in the provided data, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14723 hours per resident per day, including 0.56437 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 57.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by Washington County government; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data do not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4782402005 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided do not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4782402005 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115702?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.