Nursing Homes in ZIP 31501 (Waycross, GA)

2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 31501, Waycross, GA, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data profile for ZIP 31501

Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 31501: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at WAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 266 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.67 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 36.5% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $9,620.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerWAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)266
Providers with a federal penalty1
Total federal fines$9,620
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.67
Avg RN turnover36.5%

Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 31501

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Harborview Satilla Waycross, GA 31501 CMS rating 1.0 / 5174 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Other Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Waycross, GA 31501 CMS rating 5.0 / 592 beds

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
HARBORVIEW SATILLA1.0122174161.7%44.4%2
WAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION5.05329270.5%28.6%0
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 31501

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 31501, Waycross, GA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 31501?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 31501 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 31501?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 31501 is 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 31501 have federal penalties?
1 provider in ZIP 31501 has at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $9,620. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 31501?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 31501 have a published rating?
2 of the 2 nursing homes in ZIP 31501 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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