Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA 31501
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Waycross, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since December 18, 20227 (Georgia average 17)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on May 21, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 18, 2022 from $23,878 to $12,285.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on March 20, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on March 20, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 4, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 18, 2022 from $23,625 to $23,878.
Health inspection on December 18, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 356 Georgia homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2022
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (912) 285-4721
- Last standard health inspection
- May 21, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day, on average
- 76.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Ware County Health Care LLC
- Chain
- Ethica Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (7 vs 17).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HEALTH SYSTEMS FACILITIES INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2003
- COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2003
- CLINICAL SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/30/2003
- HILL, STACEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2026
- HUGHES, SHELLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/06/2026
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- KELLER, ROSEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/08/2026
Questions
When was Waycross Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists May 21, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Waycross Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since December 18, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Waycross Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Waycross Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Waycross Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.