BAYVIEW NURSING HOME in Nahunta, GA has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with stronger staffing at 4 stars and nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.37 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but lower quality measures at 2 stars. It also had $13,520 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection citations involving care planning, accident hazards/supervision, and respiratory care.
Last inspection: December 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $13,520recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3684.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.66
Licensed practical nurses
1.16
Nurse aides
2.54
Weekend nursing
3.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.9%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%9.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22%36.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.5%26.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.2%37.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%2.4%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.8%98.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,760 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $13,520 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 21, 2025
20 days
Federal fine
Dec 21, 2025
$6,760
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CROSSROADS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT · 6 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
56.2 residents on an average day (89% of 63 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.