ElderGrade
B

81/100

Above average

Baptist Village, Inc.

2650 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31502

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 3 in Ware County (912) 283-7050
Certified beds
254
Occupancy
67%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $4,017 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.35 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $4,017 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.35 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.50 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 36.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

D Sep 19, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 19, 2024 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 27, 2023 F0882

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 27, 2023 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 27, 2023 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CLOUGH, ARCHIE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SWEAT, HOLLI Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CLOUGH, ARCHIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MATHISON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STIPE, SUMMER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Baptist Village, Inc.

What is the ElderGrade for Baptist Village, Inc.? +

Baptist Village, Inc. holds an ElderGrade of B (81 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Baptist Village, Inc.? +

Residents receive an average of 4.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Baptist Village, Inc. been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Baptist Village, Inc. accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Baptist Village, Inc. is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.