Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
2002 TIFT AVENUE NORTH, Tifton, GA 31794
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How Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia Compares
Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia is a 178-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tifton, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.2%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 178 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tifton, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (157% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6% (30% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia with other nursing homes in Tifton.
How is Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia addressing its quality measures 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 Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.2% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.3% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 178 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 Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia's rating advantage in Tifton?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Tifton
Tifton sits in Tift County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,989 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $44,827
- Median home value
- $123,000
Demographics for Tift County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tifton.
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