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Nursing homes in Wayne County, Georgia
Wayne County, Georgia, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 224 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (50%). Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.1 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $50K across 2 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 | Wayne County | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 356 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 50% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.1 | 15.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $50K | $4.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Health Systems Jesup | Jesup | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.3 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Altamaha Healthcare Center | Jesup | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 48.4 | $4K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC | Jesup | 72 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 29.2 | $46K | 30 May 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Beacon Health Management (1), Journey Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wayne County, Georgia?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 224 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wayne County have the highest CMS ratings?
Harborview Health Systems Jesup (4 stars), Altamaha Healthcare Center (1 stars), Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC (1 stars)
How do Wayne County nursing homes compare with Georgia?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 50% statewide; citations run at 24.1 per 100 beds against 15.1 statewide.