Nursing homes in Waycross, GA
Waycross, GA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waycross Health and Rehabilitation1910 Dorothy Street · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 92 | None |
| Baptist Village, Inc.2650 Carswell Ave · Non profit - Church related | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 254 | 1 ($4,017) |
| Harborview Satilla1600 Riverside Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 174 | 2 ($9,620) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Georgia, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Waycross
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 27, 2026 · Baptist Village, Inc. · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 27, 2026 · Baptist Village, Inc. · F0757 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 27, 2026 · Baptist Village, Inc. · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 12, 2026 · Harborview Satilla · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Waycross
Which nursing home in Waycross has the highest Medicare rating?
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation has the highest overall rating in Waycross: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Waycross have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $13,637 in all. The most was $9,620, at Harborview Satilla.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Waycross?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Waycross is the largest?
Baptist Village, Inc., with 254 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.