Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (81% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Serving the Waycross community for 50 years, Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home at 1910 Dorothy Street in Georgia. The 92-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 73%. Residents stay an average of 175 days, which includes those receiving short-term rehabilitation and needing longer-term care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families different options for arranging coverage.
Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours of nursing care per resident. Registered nurses provide about 49 minutes of care daily, while nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 9 minutes. LPNs and LVNs provide an additional 21 minutes. This staffing structure is built around routine care, medication management, and daily assistance.
State inspections over the past 9 years have reviewed infection control, resident assessment, and safety compliance. A 2025 re-inspection found that previously identified issues had been resolved. The facility was able to address concerns involving wound care protocols and medication safety procedures.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 24. It’s in a car-dependent area, so most errands and activities require driving. There’s a quieter and more residential feel to the location compared with busier commercial districts.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is administered by Michael Stewart.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 27 | 21 | This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (27 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 29% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3 | 2.3 | This facility has 30% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (3 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 30% worse |
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Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
57 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 9,516 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,491 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,079 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,159 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,375 | 86 | 93% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 283 | 36 | 39% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 207 | 54 | 59% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 10 | 11% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 13% | 1.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 10% | 1.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 10% | 1.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 12% | 1.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
81% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Waycross Health and Rehabilitation from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (81% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waycross's city center to Waycross Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Waycross Health and Rehabilitation | NH AL | Waycross | - | 92 | - | 24 | - |
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | - | 150 | - | 20 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | - | 60 | - | 3 | 1 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Presbyterian Village Athens | NH AL IL MC | Athens | - | 60 | - | 10 | Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 73%.
The team at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation can be reached at mstewart2@ethicahealth.org.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a non-profit in GA.
Michael Stewart is the administrator of Waycross Health and Rehabilitation.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation has 92 beds.
Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is located at 1910 Dorothy Street, Waycross, GA 31501.
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