Orchard Health and Rehabilitation
1321 Pulaski School Road, Pulaski, GA 30451 · (912) 685-5072
Non profit - Other · 89 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 4 citations, 4 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $57,161 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 3, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 3, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 3, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 3, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 3, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 3, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 3, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 3, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 3, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $57,161April 3, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.74 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 89 |
| Average residents per day | 68.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Metter · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Pleasant View Nursing Center Metter · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Camellia Health & Rehabilitation Claxton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Glenvue Health and Rehab Glennville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Glenwood Health and Rehabilitation Glenwood · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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