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Nursing homes in Ware County, Georgia
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Ware County, Georgia, with 520 beds between them.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.5 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Ware County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.5 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waycross Health and Rehabilitation | Waycross | 92 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7.6 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Baptist Village, Inc. | Waycross | 254 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3.5 | $4K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Harborview Satilla | Waycross | 174 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 13.2 | $10K | 12 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 7 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Ethica Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Ware County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 520 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Ware County have the highest CMS ratings?
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Baptist Village, Inc. (2 stars), Harborview Satilla (1 stars)
How do Ware County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 7.5 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.