ATRIUM HEALTH NAVICENT BALDWIN

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is a skilled nursing facility located at 821 North Cobb Street in Milledgeville, Georgia (ZIP 31061), within Baldwin County. The facility operates as a non-profit organization and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 15 certified beds, making it a relatively small facility by national standards. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is the highest rating available in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard health inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data points related to resident health outcomes. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 out of 5. Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to accept residents who are covered under either of these federal and joint federal-state insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability and to verify specific coverage details, as program rules and eligibility requirements vary. When compared to national averages, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin performs above the average in all three CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 out of 5, and this facility holds the maximum overall rating of 5. Its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 5 each exceed the national midpoint, and its staffing rating of 4 is also above the national average. As a 15-bed facility, it is considerably smaller than the average skilled nursing facility in the United States, which may have implications for the type and scope of care available on-site. The facility can be reached by phone at 478-454-3649 for additional information regarding services, admissions, and current availability.