Baptist Village, Inc.
2650 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31502 · (912) 283-7050
Non profit - Church related · 254 certified beds
Baptist Village, Inc. has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 0 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $4,017 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- 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 · 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 · 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 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 19, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 19, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 19, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,017September 19, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.95 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.35 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.5% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 254 |
| Average residents per day | 169.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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