Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Springfield, GA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number115106

Contact & location

459 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
Effingham County
Phone
(912) 754-6451
ZIP code
31329 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
105
Residents per day
84.9 (81% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Effingham Hospital INC
Medicare certified since
August 25, 1969
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.73 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.65 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.08 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.38 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.4 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.1 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-02-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-02-12 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-02-12 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-02-12 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-02
2022-09-25 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-11-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Effingham Hospital INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Baker-Witt, Fran (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker-Witt, Fran (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker-Witt, Fran (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Allen, Alia (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Baker-Witt, Fran (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 105 certified beds and cares for about 85 residents per day.

Has Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center?

(912) 754-6451. The facility is located at 459 Highway 119 South, Springfield, GA 31329.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.