Washington Co Extended Care Facility
610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, GA 31082
Washington Co Extended Care Facility is a nursing home in Sandersville, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (478) 240-2005
- Last standard health inspection
- February 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 55.5
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Hospital Authority of Washington County
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (9 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.7 to 4.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
4 citations
Health inspection on February 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 10, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- KITCHENS, WENTZELLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2016
- STEWART, PAMELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/20/2023
- WRIGHT, LASHAWNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/19/2017
Questions
When was Washington Co Extended Care Facility last inspected?
CMS lists February 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Washington Co Extended Care Facility have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since September 10, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Washington Co Extended Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Washington Co Extended Care Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Washington Co Extended Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.