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Washington Co Extended Care Facility

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, GA 3108260 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Washington Co Extended Care Facility falls in the middle range of Medicare quality ratings. This means baseline standards are met, but there is room for improvement. A personal tour and conversation with current residents' families will give you the best picture of daily life here.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.69hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
0%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility43.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.8%
US
93.4%
GA
91.2%
Washington
95.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
Washington
7.7%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Washington
20.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
Washington
15.7%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Better than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
14.4%
GA
15.7%
Washington
14.5%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
GA
95.0%
Washington
96.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.4%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
Washington
83.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Near state avg (6.1)

Washington Co Extended Care Facility shows a pattern of recurring issues across three surveys from 2022 to 2024, with problems most frequently appearing in care planning, resident rights, and medication management. While all deficiencies were corrected by the facility, the persistence of care planning issues across multiple years and recent 2024 citations for medication labeling and safety equipment suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Feb 26, 2026Routine
8
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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0232Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Dec 9, 2024Routine
3
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0781Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Sep 10, 2023Routine
4
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.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Washington Co Extended Care Facility

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Kitchens, WentzelleManagerStewart, PamelaManagerWright, LashawnManagerKitchens, WentzelleAdp of the SnfStewart, PamelaAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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