WESTWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION

Westwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 101 Stockyard Road in Statesboro, Georgia (ZIP 30458). The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (912) 764-6005. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance relative to other facilities. Westwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting the results of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower reported staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 2 stars, based on clinical data covering outcomes such as rehospitalization rates, medication use, and functional status measures. Westwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility is available to a broad range of residents, including those covered under federal Medicare programs and those who qualify for Georgia Medicaid. Individuals and families considering this facility should confirm current bed availability and specific payment arrangements directly with facility administration, as coverage details and availability can change. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Westwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it on par with the national average, suggesting performance in the middle tier among U.S. nursing facilities. However, the staffing and quality measure ratings, both at 2 stars, indicate performance below average in those specific domains. The health inspection rating at 3 stars aligns with national norms. Prospective residents, family members, and care coordinators may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measure data to support informed decision-making.