Orchard Health And Rehabilitation
Pulaski, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115522) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $57,161
Phone: (912) 685-5072 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 30.0% annually.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,161.00 for Orchard Health And Rehabilitation, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Pulaski, Candler County, Georgia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1992. The facility is licensed for 89 beds and currently serves an average of 68.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Orchard Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspections, 1 star; quality measures, 3 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $57,161.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars.
Ownership of the facility has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $57,161.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program based on the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation is certified for 89 beds and has an average of 68.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility and part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9126855072 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9126855072 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115522?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.