EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
459 HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH, Springfield, GA 31329
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 105-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Springfield, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.6%) is below the Georgia average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 105 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.7% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Springfield.
What keeps EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.6% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.6% here versus 25.0% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EFFINGHAM CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Springfield
Springfield sits in Effingham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,308 (11.7%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $67,050
- Median home value
- $170,600
Demographics for Effingham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Springfield.
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