Harborview Satilla
1600 Riverside Ave, Waycross, GA 31501 · (912) 283-1182
For profit - Corporation · 174 certified beds
Harborview Satilla has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 10 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $9,620 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 10 citations. 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.February 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · 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 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 12, 2026 · 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 · 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 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 12, 2026 · 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 · 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 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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.February 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · 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 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.February 12, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 22, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,810April 22, 2025
- Fine of $4,810April 22, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 21 daysStarting March 12, 2026
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 | 3.84 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 174 |
| Average residents per day | 161.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Waycross · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Baptist Village, Inc. Waycross · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Alma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion Baxley · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gracemore Nursing and Rehab Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Harborview Satilla on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.