FRIENDSHIP HEALTH AND REHAB

Friendship Health and Rehab is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 161 Friendship Road in Cleveland, Georgia 30528, within White County. The facility operates 89 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Friendship Health and Rehab received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, indicating performance above the national baseline in that category. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is consistent with the national average and reflects the number and type of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, aligning with national averages across the tracked clinical indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes. Friendship Health and Rehab is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements, which vary by state. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or other insurance arrangements should contact the facility directly at (706) 865-3131. When compared to national benchmarks, Friendship Health and Rehab presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating and 4-star health inspection rating are both above the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting the facility performs comparatively well in the areas assessed during state and federal inspection processes. Its staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are in line with national norms. The facility serves a rural county in northeastern Georgia, and its 89-bed capacity reflects a mid-size skilled nursing operation. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review full CMS Nursing Home Compare data and conduct site visits when evaluating care options.