0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Waycross, GA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $10,218 in total fines with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2650 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA
(912) 283-7050
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
254
Certified beds
Average residents
170
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.26
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.30
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.37
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.2
About the same
|
1.9
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.0
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
91.2%
8.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.4% |
95.0%
4.4 pts better
|
95.5%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.9% |
3.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
9.6%
6.7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.9% |
5.9%
About the same
|
5.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.0% |
20.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.1% |
21.4%
6.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.8% |
17.9%
4.1 pts better
|
16.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.2% |
16.2%
4 pts better
|
14.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
1.1%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
2.5%
About the same
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.6% |
16.1%
3.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.2% |
6.2%
2 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
80.4%
17.4 pts better
|
81.7%
16.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% |
12.2%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
2.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.0% |
78.2%
13.8 pts better
|
79.7%
12.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.1% |
24.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-11-27
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-03
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-07-11
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-03
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-03
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-11
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $4,017
Fine
Fine · fine $6,201
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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