Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Whigham, GA
CMS certification number115607
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
433 North McGriff StreetWhigham, GA 39897
Grady County
- Phone
- (229) 307-2004
- ZIP code
- 39897 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day
- 68.2 (48% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Whigham Opco LLC
- Chain
- Brighton Healthcare (8 facilities, avg 1.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1996
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 2.79 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.49 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.69 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.29 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 3, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 34 health · 24 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-18 |
| 2026-03-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-07 |
| 2026-03-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-10 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-20 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-20 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-02-19 | 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 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. F0773 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. F0848 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-19 |
| 2024-08-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2023-12-13 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-17 |
| 2022-10-20 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-16 |
| 2022-10-20 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-16 |
| 2022-10-20 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-16 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $210,094 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-19 | Fine | $205,861 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,233 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton Management Three LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenelus, Rhod (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peacock, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Statesboro Holdco LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fischer, David (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Inzelbuch, Azriel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lefkowitz, Zev (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fischer, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fenelus, Rhod (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fischer, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peacock, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation?
Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation has a 1-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 Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 142 certified beds and cares for about 68 residents per day.
Has Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $210,094 in the last three years.
Who owns Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of Brighton Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Pinewood Health and Rehabilitation?
(229) 307-2004. The facility is located at 433 North McGriff Street, Whigham, GA 39897.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.