Baptist Village, Inc.
2650 Carswell Ave · Waycross, GA · 31502 · 9122837050
254 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,017 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 27, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected June 11, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115615 · certified since September 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.