Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
1910 Dorothy Street · Waycross, GA · 31501 · 9122854721
92 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 18, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 3, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115605 · certified since October 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.