Pinewood Healthcare Center
Hawkinsville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115586) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (478) 892-9171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pinewood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Pinewood Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
Pinewood Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Pinewood Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. The facility has been certified since July 1995 and is licensed for 102 beds, with an average of 50.2 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pinewood Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measures rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. These four component ratings combine to form the overall CMS score.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 2.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current details directly on 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?
Pinewood Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.88 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 star and 22.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pinewood Healthcare Center is certified for 102 beds and has an average of 50.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Pinewood scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 478-892-9171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 478-892-9171 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115586?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.