Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation
433 North McGriff Street · Whigham, GA · 39897 · 2293072004
142 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Brighton Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (7 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $205,861 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$205,861 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.39 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $210,094 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 19, 2024 | Fine | $205,861 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115607 · certified since October 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.