Nursing homes in Waycross, GA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Waycross, part of the Ware area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Waycross, Georgia, and the surrounding Ware County region can access care at three local nursing facilities. Based on current data from CMS Care Compare, these homes hold an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving ZIP codes 31501 and 31502, Baptist Village, Inc. stands out as the city’s highest-rated facility, currently maintaining a perfect five-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Waycross
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- HARBORVIEW WAYCROSS LLC1 home
- ETHICA HEALTH1 home
- BAPTIST VILLAGE, INC.1 home
What to look for in Waycross
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Waycross
| BAPTIST VILLAGE, INC. BAPTIST VILLAGE, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| WAYCROSS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION ETHICA HEALTH · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| HARBORVIEW SATILLA HARBORVIEW WAYCROSS LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.