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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Baptist Village, INC.

2650 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31502

Baptist Village, INC., a 254-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Waycross, GA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.91
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
6
Inspection findings
$10K
Federal penalties (2)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115615
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
254
Residents
170
In Hospital
No
County
Ware
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.91 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.35 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.26
CNA Hours
3.30
Total Nursing Hours
4.91 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
36.2%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Baptist Village, INC.

Baptist Village, INC. operates 254 certified beds in Waycross, GA with approximately 170 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 6 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $10K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.91 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.35 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Baptist Village, INC. falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 36.2%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (6 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 27, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 28.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 99.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 19.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.0% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $10K

Date Type Amount
Sep 19, 2024 Fine $4K
Apr 27, 2023 Fine $6K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Baptist Village, INC.?
Baptist Village, INC. has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Baptist Village, INC.?
Baptist Village, INC. reports 4.91 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.35 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 36.2%.
How many beds does Baptist Village, INC. have?
Baptist Village, INC. has 254 certified beds with approximately 170 residents. The facility is located at 2650 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31502.
Does Baptist Village, INC. have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Baptist Village, INC. has 6 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Baptist Village, INC. received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Baptist Village, INC. has received 2 penalties totaling $10K.
Who owns Baptist Village, INC.?
Baptist Village, INC. is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Baptist Village, INC. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Baptist Village, INC. was on Dec 4, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Baptist Village, INC.?
Baptist Village, INC. is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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