Washington Co Extended Care Facility
610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 · (478) 240-2005
Government - County · 60 certified beds
Washington Co Extended Care Facility has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 26, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 26, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.15 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.91 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 57.2 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Inn of Sandersville Health and Rehab Sandersville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr Sandersville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Abbeville Crossing of Journey LLC Abbeville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Scott Health & Rehabilitation Adrian · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Taylor County Health and Rehabilitation Butler · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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