nursing home in Waycross, GA
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA 31501 · (912) 285-4721
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a 92-bed non-profit nursing home in Waycross, Georgia (Ware County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.8% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ethica Health
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Ware County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115605
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.43 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.8% | 46% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 2 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 71 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 76.6% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.8% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.6% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.2% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.6% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.6% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.7% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.4% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.6% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.2% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2026 |
| March 20, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 4, 2025 |
| December 18, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
| December 18, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2025 |
| HUGHES, SHELLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2026 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2026 |
| HEALTH SYSTEMS FACILITIES INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2015 |
| HILL, STACEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WALL, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2003 |
| HILL, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| HUGHES, SHELLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/06/2026 |
| KELLER, ROSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waycross Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Waycross Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Waycross Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Waycross Health and Rehabilitation?
It is non profit - other and part of Ethica Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Waycross Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is at 1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA 31501. Phone: (912) 285-4721.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.