CALHOUN NURSING HOME

Calhoun Nursing Home is a government-owned, hospital district-operated skilled nursing facility located at 265 Turner Street in Edison, Georgia (ZIP 39846). The facility holds 60 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a government, hospital district facility, it operates under public oversight within Calhoun County. Calhoun Nursing Home holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects reported nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, representing performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Each of these component ratings contributes to the overall five-star summary score. Calhoun Nursing Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify under federal Medicare guidelines as well as those who rely on Medicaid for long-term care funding. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (229) 835-2251 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Calhoun Nursing Home performs above average on overall CMS ratings. The national overall star rating average is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars positions it in the higher tier of rated facilities nationally. The quality measure component, also rated at 5 stars, similarly exceeds the national norm. The staffing component, at 3 stars, reflects performance consistent with the national average. The health inspection component, rated at 4 stars, falls above the national average as well. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and are based on data submitted by facilities along with findings from regulatory inspections. Ratings are intended to assist in comparisons across facilities but represent a single point-in-time snapshot of performance data.