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Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

WAYCROSS, GA 31501 View Map

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a healthcare facility located in Waycross, GA. It offers various services including rehabilitation and nursing care. The center is committed to providing quality care to its residents.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.00/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 92

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

66.4%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

81% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.6M

Operating deficit

-$352.5K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$6,640,730.00

Operating deficit

$-352,521.00

Payroll costs

$3.1M

47.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.9M

Total costs $7.0M

92-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

50 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

SNF/NF DUAL CERT

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

License Date

October 1, 1975

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115605

County: WARE

Ownership & operating entity

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Mr MICHAEL POPWELL.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

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Baptist Village, Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31502

Bed Count: 254

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

CCN: 115615

Occupancy: 72.2%

Home Revenue: $21,596,220.00

Payroll Costs: $9,541,093.00

Payroll %: 44.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 171.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7818

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31501

Bed Count: 92

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BURGER, MAXIC

CCN: 115605

Occupancy: 66.4%

Home Revenue: $6,483,975.00

Payroll Costs: $3,135,832.00

Payroll %: 48.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 64.40

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0036

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30106

Bed Count: 170

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 115145

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $18,076,437.00

Payroll Costs: $6,897,292.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 123.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.3355

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30830

Bed Count: 103

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MID GA HEALTH PROPERTIES LLC

CCN: 115361

Occupancy: 50.0%

Home Revenue: $5,255,251.00

Payroll Costs: $2,942,967.00

Payroll %: 56%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7594

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Altamaha Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31545

Bed Count: 62

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO

CCN: 115577

Occupancy: 86.3%

Home Revenue: $6,536,305.00

Payroll Costs: $2,064,988.00

Payroll %: 31.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 53.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.7638

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

WAYCROSS, GA 31501

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

24,183

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	8.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	9.2	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

65 staff

9.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Therapy Services

22 staff

4.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

6.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.4%

of total hours from contractors

90 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	34	0	34	10,074	91	100%	9.2
Medication Aide/Technician	13	0	13	4,412	91	100%	10.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	0	8	2,878	91	100%	9
Registered Nurse	10	0	10	2,254	90	99%	8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	1,395	85	93%	7.1
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	528	65	71%	8.1
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	494	64	70%	7.7
Dietitian	1	0	1	479	62	68%	7.7
Administrator	1	0	1	468	59	65%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	383	57	63%	6.7
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	81	23	25%	3.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	68	29	32%	2.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	60	35	38%	1.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	4	4	44	27	30%	1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	43	9	10%	4.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

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Total Health inspections 3

12% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 8

52% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

100% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 7

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 20, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 18, 2022

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 18, 2022

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Part of: Health Systems Facilities

Resident Census by Payment Source

69 Total Residents

Medicare 4 (5.8%)

Medicaid 58 (84.1%)

Private Pay/Other 7 (10.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 16.5

61% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 26.9

55% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.0%

25% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 46.4%

139% above Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.4%

17% below Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%

34% below Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.1%

13% above Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.8%

30% below Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.0%

66% below Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.3%

1% above Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

8% above Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.4%

4% above Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.9%

2% below Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.0%

19% better than Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 88.6%

13% better than Georgia average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Waycross Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 66.4% ↑ 10.7pp vs 2023

Net Income -$352,521 ↑ ~$402K vs 2023

Total Payroll $3,906,175 ↑ ~$680K vs 2023

Profit Margin -5.4% ↑ 10.8pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	80.5%	76.1%	70.0%	73.9%	72.1%	73.1%	73.3%	69.5%	65.6%	53.2%	50.2%	55.8%	66.4%
Beds	91	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92
Net Income	-$171,249	-$90,807	-$285,286	$32,930	-$107,592	-$149,960	-$397,918	-$660,887	-$646,449	-$449,133	-$425,870	-$754,035	-$352,521
Gross Revenue	$4,319,670	$4,348,462	$4,362,426	$5,048,640	$5,154,241	$5,393,990	$5,594,445	$5,458,057	$4,956,648	$3,982,337	$3,699,438	$4,632,966	$6,483,975
Operating Expenses	$4,027,724	$4,396,578	$4,605,657	$4,702,770	$4,661,476	$4,972,968	$5,293,980	$5,266,108	$5,063,682	$4,619,525	$4,726,922	$5,308,142	$6,299,914
Net Patient Revenue	$3,847,932	$4,295,685	$4,308,916	$4,724,729	$4,546,027	$4,802,486	$4,878,320	$4,602,740	$4,287,121	$3,650,971	$3,672,609	$4,436,780	$5,790,638
Total Payroll	$2,421,447	$2,628,144	$2,886,376	$2,912,013	$2,742,049	$2,854,886	$2,862,316	$3,125,555	$2,952,660	$2,613,931	$2,779,018	$3,226,280	$3,906,175
Profit Margin %	-4.0%	-2.1%	-6.5%	0.7%	-2.1%	-2.8%	-7.1%	-12.1%	-13.0%	-11.3%	-11.5%	-16.3%	-5.4%
Medicare %	8.7%	10.4%	11.1%	11.7%	13.5%	9.9%	6.4%	7.6%	5.7%	6.3%	4.5%	5.5%	2.9%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	91.3%	89.6%	88.9%	88.3%	86.5%	90.1%	93.6%	92.4%	94.3%	93.7%	95.5%	94.5%	97.1%
Revenue/Day	$144	$168	$183	$190	$187	$196	$198	$197	$194	$204	$218	$237	$259
Cost/Day	$150	$172	$196	$189	$192	$202	$215	$226	$229	$259	$281	$283	$282
Avg Length of Stay	288.2 days	122.8 days	107.8 days	87.7 days	76.1 days	136.5 days	120.1 days	109.1 days	178.1 days	180.4 days	162.0 days	205.8 days	174.7 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Waycross Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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