OAKS - BETHANY SKILLED NURSING, THE

The Oaks Bethany Skilled Nursing is a for-profit, limited liability company skilled nursing facility located at 1305 East North Street in Vidalia, Georgia, within Toombs County. The facility operates under Medicare and Medicaid certification and maintains a total of 168 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Oaks Bethany Skilled Nursing holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state-conducted inspections that assess regulatory compliance and resident care standards. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below the national norm when adjusted for resident acuity and census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, placing the facility at the national average for this particular domain, which encompasses clinical outcome data such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional status among residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria established by the state of Georgia. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at 912-537-7922 to verify current bed availability, specific service offerings, and accepted payment arrangements. When compared to national averages, the Oaks Bethany Skilled Nursing falls below the benchmark in two of three rating domains. The overall 2-star rating and the individual 2-star ratings in health inspections and staffing both indicate performance below the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These ratings are published by CMS as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated on a regular basis. Individuals researching care options in Vidalia, Georgia, and the broader Toombs County area may use this data as one component in a broader assessment of facility suitability.