APPLING NURSING AND REHABILITATION PAVILION

Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion is a skilled nursing facility located at 163 East Tollison Street in Baxley, Georgia 31513, within Appling County. The facility operates with 101 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance across measured categories. Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility also received a 1-star rating in each of the three component categories evaluated by CMS: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data indicators related to resident health outcomes. Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and joint federal-state insurance programs covering long-term and skilled nursing care in the United States. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage options are generally advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current participation and availability. Across all four CMS rating categories, Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion scores below the national average. The national overall average star rating stands at 3.0, making this facility's 1-star overall rating a notable distinction in terms of CMS measurement outcomes. The facility's 1-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each indicate performance in the lowest tier when compared to nursing facilities nationally. This facility serves the Baxley, Georgia community as a non-profit, dual-certified nursing and rehabilitation resource. Those researching care options in Appling County may use these publicly reported CMS data points as one component of a broader evaluation process.