ORCHARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

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How ORCHARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares

ORCHARD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 89-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pulaski, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (66.2%) is above the Georgia average of 20.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 66.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 20.1% (229% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (103% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Georgia average of 5.9% (49% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Pulaski

Pulaski sits in Candler County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

1,960 (18.1%)

Median age

40.2 years

Median household income

$36,955

Median home value

$89,800

Demographics for Candler County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pulaski.

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