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Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

433 North Mcgriff Street, Whigham, GA 39897142 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 16 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 5.0)
  • High RN turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · $210,094 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS)

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Recent reviews suggest a positive shift under new management, particularly regarding staff attentiveness. However, families should maintain clear communication regarding discharge plans and timelines, as past reports indicate potential difficulties in navigating the facility's administrative processes.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

16 reviews on Google
Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation shows a stark divide in experiences, with recent reviews highlighting significant improvements under new management and praise for specific administrative staff. However, long-term concerns persist regarding administrative transparency, discharge delays, and serious allegations of poor sanitation and communication failures.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and welcoming admission staff
  • Compassionate nursing care
  • Visible improvements under new management

Concerns

  • Difficulty with discharge processes and lack of transparency (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.0'15(1)4.01.0'18(1)1.01.0'21(1)5.03.7'25(3)3.9'26(8)

Distribution · 19 analyzed

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8
4
4
3
0
2
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1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility has been under new management recently; what specific changes have you implemented to improve the overall resident experience and facility cleanliness?
  • 2Given that communication is a top priority for our family, what is the standard process for keeping families updated on a resident's daily health status and care plan adjustments?
  • 3We understand that navigating transitions can be complex, so could you walk us through your current discharge planning process to ensure it is as transparent and seamless as possible?
  • 4With 142 residents here, how does your nursing team balance providing compassionate, individualized attention with the demands of the current staffing levels?
  • 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for residents, and how do you encourage participation for those who might be more hesitant to join in?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and how quickly do you coordinate with local hospitals or family members?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mom is here for rehabilition, and is doing good!;I really got a warm welcoming from Patricia Perry the admission director she has been extremely wonderful to my mother and myself and she is always on top of everything

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★

Pinewood Nursing Home has truly been outstanding in the care of my father Marvin. Patricia Perry, who works in the front office, is especially remarkable—always attentive, caring, & welcoming, with an outstanding personality.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

Most of the people work there are great but the way they run things are terrible. My family member was sent there from the hospital for rehab and was ready to go home in a week but been there now for over two months. They are keeping him there against his will.

Rehab patient's family · 2021☆☆☆☆
Source: 16 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.39hrs
58%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
52%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.9%
US
15.5%
GA
20.1%
Grady
15.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.5%
US
14.4%
GA
15.7%
Grady
15.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.7%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
Grady
17.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
Grady
2.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.2%
Better than Avg
Here
13.2%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Grady
24.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
26.1%
US
19.5%
GA
20.5%
Grady
28.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility55.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
55.6%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
Grady
78.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

20deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (6.1)
19 complaint-triggered
$210,094 in fines

Families filed complaints leading to 15 deficiencies, raising concerns about safety and care quality at this facility. Key recurring issues include resident abuse/neglect reporting, medical record management, and maintaining safe living environments. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints about fundamental care areas like accident prevention, staff supervision, and infection control suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate.

Mar 10, 2026Complaint
4
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0656Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Aug 20, 2025Complaint
4
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0726Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Feb 19, 2025Routine
18
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0848Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0001Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Aug 19, 2024Complaint
9
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 13, 2023Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Jul 13, 2023Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 19, 2024

$205,861

Fine

Oct 30, 2023

$4,233

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Brighton Healthcare

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Statesboro Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

Fischer, David

Owner (parent company)

Inzelbuch, Azriel

Owner (parent company)

Lefkowitz, Zev

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Fischer, DavidManaging Control - Governing BodyFenelus, RhodManagerFischer, DavidManagerPeacock, MichaelManagerBrighton Management Three LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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