The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
WAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
WAYCROSS, GA · Medicare-certified · 92 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 5 of 5 stars. WAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION has a strong health inspection rating (5 stars) and no fines in the last 24 months, but staffing is below the federal benchmark at 3.49 hours per resident per day versus 4.1, and quality measures are lower at 2 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4949 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4949.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.33
- Nurse aides
- 2.43
- Weekend nursing
- 3.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20%22.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%3.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.9%9.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23%22.7%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.5%6.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.6%3.2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%88.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
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 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Part of ETHICA HEALTH · 50 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 70.5 residents on an average day (77% of 92 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.