Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Georgia, GA

CMS overall rating

459 Ga-119, Springfield, GA 31329 View map

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Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare.

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Overview of Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center, a non-profit leader in Springfield, GA, provides exceptional senior care and rehabilitation services. As a Five-Star CMS-rated skilled nursing community, they go above and beyond to ensure an unparalleled experience for residents and their families. This commitment to excellence is reflected in everything they do. Their highly trained and compassionate staff take the time to develop personalized care plans within state-of-the-art facilities. They believe a vibrant community fosters healing, so they offer engaging activities, nutritious dining options, and compassionate memory care. A safe and secure environment provides peace of mind for both residents and their loved ones.

Their commitment to excellence is built through a consistent effort by their team and is reflected in everything they do. Effingham Care and Rehabilitation’s highly trained and compassionate staff take the time to develop personalized care plans for each resident. State-of-the-art facilities provide a comfortable and modern environment, while nutritious dining options and engaging activities promote overall well-being. For those needing specialized care, compassionate memory care is available. Finally, a safe and secure environment offers peace of mind for residents and their families, fostering a supportive community where everyone feels cared for.

(912) 754-0210

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 42m per day

This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)

vs Georgia avg

+4%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +65% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	38m per day	▲ 26% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	57m per day	■ Avg State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 59m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 22m per day	▲ 9% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	1m per day	▼ 79% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	33m per day	▲ 65% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day

105-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 6 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

88%

Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%

Occupied beds

92 / 105

Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

Five Star rating for 2025 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Gold (2015)

Silver (2010)

Bronze (2022)

and Silver (2025) awards from the American Health Care Association (AHCA)

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert

IssuanceJanuary 10, 2019

CountyEffingham

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center is administered by Francine Baker-Witt.

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email [email protected]

Specific ProgramsPhysical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, Clinical Labs/ X-rays, Respite / Hospice Care, Resident/ Family Council, Dietary Services, Restorative/ Hydration Program, Physician/ Physician Extender, Special Care Unit for Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Touring HoursMon-Sun, 8:30 am-8:30 pm

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 15 deficiencies 26 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average

Overall vs. GA average

Latest Inspection February 5, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	15	21	This facility has 29% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (15 vs. GA avg 21).↓ 29% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2017.	1.7	2.3	This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (1.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↓ 26% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.6	2.1	This facility has 71% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (0.6 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 71% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	26	10	This facility has 160% more total inspections than a typical Georgia nursing home (26 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 160% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

February 5, 2025 follow-up survey confirmed all previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were found.
December 2024 inspections found three employees lacked required tuberculosis testing and fire alarm system and electrical equipment had installation deficiencies.
December 19, 2024 complaint investigation found the facility in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid health regulations and no substantiated complaints.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 1

Georgia average 3.4

Last Health inspection on Sep 2022

Total health citations

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection

Georgia average 4.68

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 1 citation resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious health citations

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

1 moderate citation Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2

Citations history (last 4 years)

Environmental moderate citation Sep 25, 2022

Corrected

Total staff 103

Employees 85

Contractors 18

Staff to resident ratio 1.12 : 1

21% fewer staff per resident than Georgia average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 8.6 hours

0% compared with Georgia average

Total staff hours (quarter) 32,539

Nursing staff breakdown

9.5 hours

9.4 hours

9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

3,228 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	48	6	54	15,889	92	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	0	17	7,106	92	100%	9.4
Registered Nurse	9	2	11	3,930	92	100%	9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	1,013	79	86%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	608	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	459	62	67%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Physician Assistant	1	0	1	376	47	51%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	274	66	72%	2.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	268	62	67%	4.3
Feeding Assistant	1	0	1	256	32	35%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	244	61	66%	3.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	84	49	53%	1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	45	23	25%	2
Medical Director	0	1	1	43	15	16%	2.9

54 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

11 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 86%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 60%

1 Physician Assistant

% of Days 51%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 35%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 66%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 53%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 25%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 16%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 10.9

6% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 18.2

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures

Average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.4%

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 22.5%

16% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.7%

8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%

33% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%

24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.8%

11% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.7%

29% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 2.5%

72% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use 17.2%

10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.7%

5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.12

49% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.93

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 62.3%

23% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 7.1%

224% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine 90.0%

15% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Total residents 92

Medicare

1.1% of residents

Medicaid

70.7% of residents

Private pay or other

28.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

0.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.1 miles to nearest hospital (Effingham Hospital & Emergency Room)

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & GA Dept. of Health data


Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center	NH HC RC	Springfield (State Road 119)	105 Facility 105 GA AVG 88 Rank #177 / 672	87.6% Facility 87.6% GA AVG 78.1% Rank #81 / 325	+12%	3.70 Facility 3.70 GA AVG 3.56 Rank #69 / 202	+23%	+4%	$0 Facility $0 GA AVG $38.9k Rank #1 / 204	1 Facility 1 GA AVG 16.6 Rank #1 / 203	1.0 Facility 1.0 GA AVG 4.7 Rank #1 / 203	-	87	-	6 Facility 6 GA AVG 39 Rank #779 / 873	-	-	-	-	115106
Spring Harbor	NH AL IL MC	Columbus	60 Facility 60 GA AVG 88 Rank #454 / 672	71.4% Facility 71.4% GA AVG 78.1% Rank #177 / 325	-9%	5.70 Facility 5.70 GA AVG 3.56 Rank #9 / 202	-35%	+60%	$0 Facility $0 GA AVG $38.9k Rank #1 / 204	9 Facility 9 GA AVG 16.6 Rank #48 / 203	3.0 Facility 3.0 GA AVG 4.7 Rank #41 / 203	-	30	-	3 Facility 3 GA AVG 39 Rank #812 / 873	Maurice S Hill	$5.1M Facility $5.1M GA AVG $15.7M Rank #19 / 197	$4.8M Facility $4.8M GA AVG $4.3M Rank #78 / 197	93% Facility 93% GA AVG 42.6% Rank #183 / 197	115716
East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing	NH HC PC	Marietta	117 Facility 117 GA AVG 88 Rank #138 / 672	93.2% Facility 93.2% GA AVG 78.1% Rank #43 / 325	+19%	3.36 Facility 3.36 GA AVG 3.56 Rank #91 / 202	+12%	-6%	$0 Facility $0 GA AVG $38.9k Rank #1 / 204	11 Facility 11 GA AVG 16.6 Rank #62 / 203	3.7 Facility 3.7 GA AVG 4.7 Rank #69 / 203	-	108	-	63 Facility 63 GA AVG 39 Rank #168 / 873	Linda Karling Lott	$16.5M Facility $16.5M GA AVG $15.7M Rank #45 / 197	$8.0M Facility $8.0M GA AVG $4.3M Rank #37 / 197	48.6% Facility 48.6% GA AVG 42.6% Rank #113 / 197	115283
Delmar Gardens of Smyrna	NH AL IL MC	Smyrna	92 Facility 92 GA AVG 88 Rank #271 / 672	68.4% Facility 68.4% GA AVG 78.1% Rank #187 / 325	-12%	3.96 Facility 3.96 GA AVG 3.56 Rank #41 / 202	-46%	+11%	$23.5k Facility $23.5k GA AVG $38.9k Rank #174 / 204	22 Facility 22 GA AVG 16.6 Rank #137 / 203	5.5 Facility 5.5 GA AVG 4.7 Rank #124 / 203	1	97	-	46 Facility 46 GA AVG 39 Rank #359 / 873	Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Inc	$16.8M Facility $16.8M GA AVG $15.7M Rank #38 / 197	$9.3M Facility $9.3M GA AVG $4.3M Rank #25 / 197	55% Facility 55% GA AVG 42.6% Rank #81 / 197	115330
Christian City Assisted Living Center	NH AL IL	Union City (The Woods)	150 Facility 150 GA AVG 88 Rank #68 / 672	100.0% Facility 100.0% GA AVG 78.1% Rank #1 / 325	+28%	3.32 Facility 3.32 GA AVG 3.56 Rank #103 / 202	+47%	-7%	$0 Facility $0 GA AVG $38.9k Rank #1 / 204	23 Facility 23 GA AVG 16.6 Rank #142 / 203	7.7 Facility 7.7 GA AVG 4.7 Rank #180 / 203	-	177	-	20 Facility 20 GA AVG 39 Rank #635 / 873	Toni Davis	$21.7M Facility $21.7M GA AVG $15.7M Rank #18 / 197	$10.3M Facility $10.3M GA AVG $4.3M Rank #18 / 197	47.5% Facility 47.5% GA AVG 42.6% Rank #102 / 197	115573

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Georgia resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+

General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits

Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

What neighborhood is Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center in?

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center is in the State Road 119 neighborhood of Springfield.

Is Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 88%.

What is the best email address for Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center?

The team at Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Francine Baker-Witt is the administrator of Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center.

How many beds does Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center have?

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center has 105 beds.

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

54 Certified Nursing Assistant

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

11 Registered Nurse

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Physician Assistant

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Feeding Assistant

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Active Family Council

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Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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