Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation
433 NORTH MCGRIFF STREET, Whigham, GA 39897
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation is a 142-bed for-profit nursing facility in Whigham, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Georgia average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 142 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (35% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
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 September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Whigham.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.2% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 142 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Whigham
Whigham sits in Grady County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% 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+
- 4,482 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $48,047
- Median home value
- $121,700
Demographics for Grady County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Whigham.
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