Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and patient nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 9 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy program and the compassionate nature of its nursing staff. When touring, we recommend asking about the specific nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure the responsiveness noted by recent families remains consistent across all shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its compassionate nursing staff and effective physical therapy programs. Families report that the facility is consistently clean and that staff members are attentive, though the limited number of detailed reviews makes it difficult to assess long-term care consistency.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and patient nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and odor-free facility environment
- Responsive assistance for patient needs
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas stay fresh and odor-free?
- 2We are so glad to see the high praise for your nursing team's compassion; how do you support your nurses in maintaining that level of patient care?
- 3With the great feedback regarding your therapy programs, how often do residents typically participate in physical or occupational therapy sessions?
- 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
- 5We noticed the management team is very engaged with the community; how does the administration stay involved with the day-to-day well-being of the residents?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep residents engaged and connected with each other?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Physical therapy was provided twice a day, five days a week, along with occupational therapy on a regular basis. Mom says anytime she requested help the response was almost immediate, and she was always met with quick, pleasant assistance.”
“The level of compassion and care shown by everyone who cared for him was such a comfort to me. The nurses are basically angels on Earth.”
“My sister was a patient for over a year she was very well cared for. Facility was always clean and odor free.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center has a relatively clean record with only 3 deficiencies across 2 surveys over three years. The facility had safety-related issues including fire alarm systems, electrical wiring, and bathroom call systems, but all deficiencies have been corrected by the provider. No complaints were filed by families, suggesting a generally acceptable care environment.
Feb 12, 2026Routine5
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Dec 19, 2024Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Sep 25, 2022Routine1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Effingham Hospital INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
9 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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