Waycross Health And Rehabilitation
Waycross, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115605) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (912) 285-4721 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.8% for this facility.
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 70.5 residents. It is operated as a non-profit facility and has been federally approved since October 1996. It is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Waycross Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.49 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 47.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged on this facility's CMS record, and it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Waycross Health And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a 47.8% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds and has an average daily census of 70.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit facility and is part of the Ethica Health chain, which includes 50 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been federally approved since October 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9122854721 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9122854721 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115605?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.