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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Orchard Health and Rehabilitation

1321 Pulaski School Road, Pulaski, GA 30451

Orchard Health and Rehabilitation, a 89-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Pulaski, GA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #268 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#268 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.74
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Orchard Health and Rehabilitation, a 89-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Pulaski, GA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #268 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#268 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.74
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 356 GA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Other. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115522
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
89
Residents
68
In Hospital
No
County
Candler
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.74 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.36 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.85
CNA Hours
2.53
Total Nursing Hours
3.74 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
30.0%
RN Turnover
30.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Orchard Health and Rehabilitation

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Orchard Health and Rehabilitation ranks #268 of 355 rated nursing homes in GA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Orchard Health and Rehabilitation operates 89 certified beds in Pulaski, GA with approximately 68 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $57K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.74 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.36 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Orchard Health and Rehabilitation falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 30.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 3, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 3, 2025 Tag: 0835

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

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 3, 2025 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 3, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2021 Tag: 0914

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2021 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 15, 2021 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 64.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 33.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 45.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 11.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 71.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $57K

Date Type Amount
Apr 3, 2025 Fine $57K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Orchard Health and Rehabilitation, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Orchard Health and Rehabilitation

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The GA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View GA registry
  • Peer homes near 89 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in GA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Orchard Health and Rehabilitation?
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Orchard Health and Rehabilitation rank among nursing homes in GA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Orchard Health and Rehabilitation ranks 268th among 355 rated nursing homes in GA (#268 of 355). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Orchard Health and Rehabilitation?
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation reports 3.74 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.36 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 30.0%.
How many beds does Orchard Health and Rehabilitation have?
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation has 89 certified beds with approximately 68 residents. The facility is located at 1321 Pulaski School Road, Pulaski, GA 30451.
Does Orchard Health and Rehabilitation have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Orchard Health and Rehabilitation has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Orchard Health and Rehabilitation received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Orchard Health and Rehabilitation has received 1 penalties totaling $57K.
Who owns Orchard Health and Rehabilitation?
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Orchard Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Orchard Health and Rehabilitation was on Apr 3, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Orchard Health and Rehabilitation?
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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