Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around April 2027
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Waycross Health And Rehabilitation during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was found to have medication at the bedside without an assessment for self-administration, a care plan, or a physician's order. The facility's policy requires such assessments and orders for bedside medication storage. The DON and CMA were unaware of the medication presence, and the DON removed the pills after verification.
A facility failed to follow infection control protocols during wound care for a resident with multiple wounds, risking cross-contamination. The Wound Care Nurse changed gloves without performing hand hygiene, contrary to the facility's policy. The resident had conditions including hemiplegia and required specific wound care, but the nurse did not sanitize hands between glove changes, as confirmed by the DON.
Failure to Assess Resident for Self-Administration of Medication
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The facility failed to assess a resident, identified as R48, for the ability to self-administer medications before leaving medications at the bedside. The facility's policy requires that bedside medication storage is only supported for patients who can self-administer medications upon the written order of the prescriber and when deemed appropriate by the interdisciplinary patient assessment team. However, R48, who has diagnoses including dementia, chronic kidney disease, anxiety, and hypertension, was found to have a BIMS score of 3, indicating severe cognitive impairment. There was no care plan or physician's order for self-administration of medication, nor was there an assessment for medication self-administration in R48's clinical record. During an observation and interview, R48 stated he had pain medication in a bottle in his room, which was confirmed by the presence of a bottle containing white pills with red writing. The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) and the Director of Nurses (DON) were both unaware of the medication at the bedside. Upon verification, the DON removed the pills from R48's room and discussed the policy of not having medications at the bedside with the resident. This oversight had the potential to place R48 at risk of unsafe medication use.
Infection Control Lapse During Wound Care
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper infection control processes were followed during wound care for a resident, identified as R38, which had the potential to place the resident at risk of infection due to cross-contamination. The facility's policy on wound care, reviewed on 12/27/2024, outlined specific guidelines for clean technique, including performing hand hygiene and changing gloves at various stages of the wound care process. However, during an observation of wound care for R38, the Wound Care Nurse (WCN)/Registered Nurse (RN) did not adhere to these guidelines. The nurse changed gloves multiple times without performing hand hygiene, which is a critical step in preventing cross-contamination. R38's medical record indicated diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction, and the resident had multiple wounds requiring care. The nurse was observed performing wound care on the resident's left arm abscess, left thigh skin graft, and right outer neck. In each instance, the nurse changed gloves but failed to wash or sanitize hands between glove changes, contrary to the facility's policy. Interviews with the WCN/RN and the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the nurse's failure to sanitize hands during glove changes, acknowledging that the expectation was for all nurses to perform hand hygiene when changing gloves during wound care or any care involving a transition from dirty or soiled to clean.
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Nursing homes near Waycross
How nearby facilities compare on the same public inspection record.
| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Satilla | 0.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 21 | 0 |
| Baptist Village, Inc. | 3.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| Bayview Nursing Home | 21.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 10 | 0 |
| Twin Oaks Convalescent Center | 22 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| River Brook Healthcare Center | 26.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 15 | 0 |
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