WASHINGTON CO EXTENDED CARE FACILITY

Washington Co Extended Care Facility is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 610 Sparta Road in Sandersville, Georgia (ZIP code 31082). The facility holds 60 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a county government facility, it operates under public ownership within Washington County. 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 primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Washington Co Extended Care Facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, reflecting a review of state survey findings related to deficiencies and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which reflects reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators derived from resident assessment data. Regarding payment options, Washington Co Extended Care Facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare certification allows the facility to provide covered short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to eligible beneficiaries following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid certification allows the facility to serve residents who require long-term care and meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under Georgia's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (478) 240-2005 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance types. When compared against national benchmarks, Washington Co Extended Care Facility performs above average in two of the three CMS rating categories. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, and both its health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars indicate performance above the midpoint on the CMS scale. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. The facility's county government ownership structure is a less common ownership type relative to the broader national nursing home landscape, where for-profit and nonprofit private facilities represent the majority. This public ownership model is specific to Washington County and reflects local government involvement in long-term care services for the Sandersville area.