Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
3.4 (16 reviews)
Skilled Nursing Facility • 92 Licensed Beds
1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA
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Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing Facility • 92 Licensed Beds
1910 Dorothy Street,
Waycross, GA
CMS Medicare Ratings
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Staffing
Quality
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About

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation – Medicare Certified Since 1996

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Waycross, Georgia. This facility has been serving the community for 30 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.

This facility has 92 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 70% (averaging 64 residents per day), which is moderate. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.

Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.67 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.47 hours from CNAs, 0.49 hours from LPNs, 0.71 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.01 hours per resident per day.

Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Waycross Health and Rehabilitation has an overall quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 4 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 2 stars.

Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.

Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.

Visit Medicare Care Compare to view detailed ratings, inspection reports, staffing data, and compare this facility with others in the area.

Quality ratings and facility data are updated periodically by CMS. We recommend verifying current information at Medicare Care Compare.

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Local Comparison Snapshot

How Waycross Health and Rehabil... compares to 132 facilities in Rural GA

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Measure
This Facility
Area Avg
Comparison
Overall Rating
Medicare 5-star rating
4
2.8
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & safety
2
2.6
Health Inspections
State survey results
4
3
Staffing
Nurse-to-resident ratio
3
2.3
Staffing Hours (per resident/day)
RN Hours
Registered nurses
0.71 hrs
0.49 hrs
LPN/LVN Hours
Licensed practical nurses
0.49 hrs
0.89 hrs
CNA Hours
Certified nursing assistants
2.47 hrs
2.09 hrs
Total Nursing Hours
CNA + LPN + RN combined
3.68 hrs
3.48 hrs
Agency/Contractor Usage
Lower agency use often indicates more stable, consistent care
RN Agency Use
% of RN hours from contractors
0 %
1.7 %
LPN/LVN Agency Use
% of LPN hours from contractors
0 %
3.1 %
CNA Agency Use
% of CNA hours from contractors
0 %
2.1 %
Staff Stability & Occupancy
Staff Turnover
Annual nursing staff turnover
47 %
42 %
Occupancy Rate
Percentage of beds filled
70 %
77 %
Financial Estimate
Based on CMS Cost Report data (for reference only)
Est. Daily Rate
Average cost per day
$290
$296
Estimate Only: This figure is calculated from cost reports and is for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary significantly. See details or contact the facility.
Better than Area
Near Average
Below Area Average

Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 132 facilities in Rural GA.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.

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Medicare Star Ratings

Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Data as of December 2025

What do Medicare star ratings measure?
Medicare rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on three key areas: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures like falls and infections.
How often are ratings updated?
CMS updates nursing home ratings monthly. Ratings can change based on new inspection results, staffing data from payroll records, and clinical quality outcomes.
Overall Rating
4/5
Quality Measures
2/5
Health Inspections
4/5
Staffing
3/5

Star Ratings History

Quarterly performance from 2013-2026

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Overall
Health Inspections
Quality
Staffing
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to 132 other nursing homes in Rural GA

Why compare to local facilities?
Local comparisons account for regional staffing markets and demographics. A facility performing above local averages often indicates strong management and quality care relative to area standards.
Waycross Health and Rehabil...
Rural GA Average

Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.

Staffing Hours per Resident Day

Waycross Health and Rehabil...
Rural GA Average

Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.

Staff Turnover Rate

Waycross Health and Rehabil...
Rural GA Average

Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.

Agency/Contract Staff Usage

Waycross Health and Rehabil...
Rural GA Average

Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.

Agency Staff Trends

Historical agency/contract staff usage by role

What does agency usage indicate?
Agency/contract staff fill temporary staffing gaps. Lower percentages typically indicate a stable, permanent workforce. Facilities with consistently high agency usage (>30%) may face staff retention challenges, though temporary spikes can occur during seasonal illness or transitions.
CNA
LPN
RN

Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.

Direct Care Staffing

Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day

Data as of December 2025

Understanding staffing levels: Higher staffing is associated with better quality outcomes. Research suggests around 4.1 hours of total nursing care per resident per day as a quality benchmark. Compare this facility's staffing to local averages to assess relative care levels.
148
minutes/day
CNAs
Certified Nursing Assistants
29
minutes/day
LPNs
Licensed Practical Nurses
43
minutes/day
RNs
Registered Nurses
1
minutes/day
PTs
Physical Therapists

Staffing Trends

Direct care minutes per resident per day

CNAs
LPNs
RNs
PTs
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Occupancy Rate History

Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds

Understanding occupancy: Higher occupancy can indicate strong community reputation and demand. Very low occupancy may affect financial stability, while extremely high occupancy could mean limited bed availability.
Waycross Health and Rehabil...
Rural GA Average (77.3%)

Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.

Staff Turnover History

Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility

Data as of December 2025

Understanding turnover: Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care. High turnover can affect care quality and resident relationships. The national average for nursing homes is around 50-60%.
All Nursing Staff
Registered Nurses (RN)
Area Average

Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.

Average Daily Rate

Average daily charge for care at this facility

Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)

FY 2023 Daily Rate
$290
per resident per day
Compared to 132 facilities in your area
Below local median ($296)
Daily Rate Trend (2018-2023)
Contact Facility for Actual Rates
This figure is an average calculated from cost reports and is for informational purposes only. Actual rates vary significantly based on level of care needed, room type, payer source (Medicare, Medicaid, private pay), and other factors. Please contact the facility directly for current pricing and availability.
How This Is Calculated
This average daily rate is calculated from CMS Cost Reports by dividing total inpatient revenue by total patient days. It represents an average across all payers and care levels. Higher rates may indicate more intensive care, specialized services, or regional cost factors.

Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.

Financial Health

Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports

Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)

Nonprofit Facility

Financial Summary

Metric This Facility Local Median Comparison
Operating Margin
Profitability ratio
-9% -5% Below
Net Income
Annual profit or loss
$-352,521 $-81,196 Below
Staff Cost per Resident
Daily salary expense per resident
$140/day $125/day Higher
Occupancy Rate
Bed utilization percentage
70% 76% Lower
Est. Daily Rate
Average revenue per patient day
$290/day $296/day Lower
Total Beds
Licensed bed capacity
92 95 Smaller

Local comparisons based on 132 skilled nursing facilities in the Georgia (Rural) metro area

Revenue & Expenses

Net Patient Revenue
After adjustments & allowances
$5,790,638
Operating Expenses
Total operating costs
$6,299,914
Total Salaries
Staff compensation
$3,135,832
Contract Labor
Agency & temp staff
$231,630

Payer Mix

Medicare
3%
Private Pay & Other
97%

Operating Margin Trend (2018-2023)

Understanding Financial Health
Operating Margin: Percentage of revenue remaining after operating costs. Positive = profitable operations.
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.

Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.

Who Stays Here

Breakdown of residents by payment type

Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data

Total Days
22,364
Medicare
Short-term skilled nursing
3%
Medicaid
Long-term care residents
0%
Private Pay / Other
Self-pay, insurance, VA
97%
Higher Medicare %
Indicates more short-term rehabilitation residents. Medicare typically covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a hospital stay.
Higher Medicaid %
Indicates more long-term care residents. Medicaid covers nursing home care for those who qualify financially.

Average Length of Stay

How long residents typically stay at this facility

Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data

Overall Average
174.72
days
Medicare Stays
58.27
days
Total Admissions
151
Total Discharges
128
Medicare (Short-Term)
Medicare covers skilled nursing for rehabilitation after a hospital stay. Typical stays are 20-30 days for recovery from surgery, stroke, or illness.
Medicaid (Long-Term)
Medicaid covers long-term nursing home care for those who qualify. Many residents stay months or years, receiving ongoing daily care and support.

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Reviews

3.4 (16 reviews)
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Erika Jones 4 months ago

My dad was there for about 2 weeks. He stayed in the gown from the hospital for a week. He was out of pain medication for 4 days. He had a doctors appointment to get his staples out went to the appointment they admitted him in the hospital his leg was out of place he had to have another surgery. They called my mom at 12 at night to ask where my dad was. The hospital admitted him. I wanted to talk to my dad’s nurse she came in and didn’t know anything said she had to go read chart. Not the place to put a loved one! One day I was there a patient got locked in rehab room no one knew the code to get her out. They called several people to get code to get patient out.

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Kim Hodges a month ago

Waycross Health and Rehab does a great job managing patients needing long term care. Thank you for your commitment to quality.

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Abi I. 8 months ago

This place is a huge mess! The Top nursing staff in the office Rose, and Lisa I think are two of their names they are never working. Every time I come to visit a resident I love dearly in that place (I won’t name her to keep her safe) they are in the office laughing and having a good time. I once seen them telling the CNA’s what to do then walking off laughing. Going back to the office area to just chill. The residents are always sick and I mean sick with covid, and god knows what else. I’m trying to figure out how they get it when they don’t leave the building!?! My loved one is sick right now with Covid this is why I’m writing this I’m sick of it. Why are the infected residents doors open? Why are workers still at work sick? This place is a damn disgrace KEEP YOUR LOVE ONES AWAY FROM HERE. This place of only a death trap. You don’t want people you care about in here!! You will regret it. I was talking to another residents son who can’t to visit the other day and he said his dad stays sick and he’s about to call state because the nurses aren’t doing their job they only want titles and pay and nothing else. I don’t blame him honestly I think I am too. You’ve been warned! Protect your love ones and go check on them ASAP. Those nurses need to be fired!!

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Cynthia Harris 4 months ago

My mother Inlaw was there her health declined so fast she had bad bed sores that wasn’t attending to she would always have 💩 on her with flies flying around her and the room would be so stink from her bowel movement I still have nightmares about that place the worst mistake was placing her in that facility I have pictures to prove the bed sores but I would never post them on line it was a awful experience and the staff wasn’t compassionate her clothes and personal items disappeared even lost her dentures I can go on and on I want to report them so bad I feel bad that my husband made a decision to place her there

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starlyn hester a year ago

This is the worst place ever!! Beds falling apart furniture is so old and disgusting and dirty. Never check on patients. My mom broke her humerus close to her shoulder and really needed assistance getting out of bed but she did not get that for the four days she was there so we took her out.

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