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Harborview Satilla
1600 Riverside Ave, Waycross, GA 31501
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 174 beds, Harborview Satilla serves Waycross in Ware County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1979.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 10, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ware Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 9 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.2 | 7.6 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 44.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,620 | $4,017 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Feb 2026, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×16 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | Past Non-Compliance |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 22 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | Fine | $4,810 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | Fine | $4,810 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.8%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.9% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.2% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Harborview Waycross Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Satilla Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 05/01/2017 |
| Waycross Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 05/01/2017 |
| Sigmacurve Funding LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 6% | 05/01/2017 |
| Harborview Pierce County LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Harborview Satilla LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ware County
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Ware County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Harborview Satilla been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Harborview Satilla been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Harborview Satilla compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Harborview Satilla?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pierce Satilla Holdings, LLC, Waycross Holdings, LLC and Sigmacurve Funding LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Harborview Satilla last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.