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Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
433 North McGriff Street
Whigham, GA 39897

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
433 North McGriff Street
Whigham, GA 39897
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The Essentials
Across 8 inspections from October 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 35 findings at Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation; 35 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
12 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
9 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $4,233 imposed October 30, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 20, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $205,861 imposed August 19, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 20, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F600 in August 2024, March 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F835 in August 2024, August 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether the home is run in a way that uses its resources effectively. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F842 in August 2024, February 2025 and August 2025. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F584 in October 2022 and December 2023. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F656 in February 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F686 in August 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in August 2025 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.
How long have the administrator and the director of nursing been in their roles?
Administration: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $205,861 civil money penalty was imposed August 19, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Oct 20, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Dec 13, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Aug 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Feb 19, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Aug 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Mar 10, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Jun 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Aug 12, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115607
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Record windowOctober 20, 2022 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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