Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center sits at 459 GA-119 in Springfield, Georgia and people know it for providing skilled nursing care, so if you or your loved one need short-term help after a hospital stay or ongoing support for things you can't do alone anymore, this place covers both. The center has 105 certified beds and about 91 residents each day, which means it isn't packed full but keeps busy, and it offers many kinds of help like physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, clinical labs, x-rays, wound care, respite care, and even hospice care if needed. There's a special unit for folks living with Alzheimer's and other memory problems, so loved ones can get care around the clock, and if you want to stay involved, there's a Resident/Family Council along with an activities program, so you have things to do and a say in daily life. Staff work on individual care plans and keep up a modern environment, with nutritious dining, engaging things to do, and a commitment to safety, and even though there was one environmental deficiency found in an inspection back in September 2022-that had to do with bathroom call systems-they were found otherwise compliant with no fines in the last three years. Owned by Effingham Hospital Inc. and led by Fran Baker Witt since 2016, this non-profit tries to provide stability and care, and with a nurse staffing level of 3.28 hours per resident each day, they're doing more than the basics, though with a 46.3% nurse turnover rate, you might imagine some changes in faces over time. They're proud of their rankings, having a Five Star rating from CMS and recognition from the American Health Care Association, including some gold, silver, and bronze awards. Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center remains the only nursing home in Effingham County with that CMS five-star status, and folks have left a mixed but decent 3.7-star rating on a small number of online reviews, so if you're considering places in the area, especially for complex needs, memory care, or rehab, this one's notable for its history, staff, and award recognition.