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1600 Riverside Ave Waycross, GA 31501 · Ware County

(912) 283-1182

All 3 nursing homes in Waycross, GA (3 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 174 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 115265 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Harborview Satilla a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Harborview Satilla as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 3 penalties, including $9,620 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 2 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.84 hours per resident per day at Harborview Satilla, above the Georgia median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.43 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.20 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 45.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Georgia median 45.8%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.84 hours
Above the Georgia median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.43 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.20 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 45.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 58.8% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds174
Residents per day 163 About 94% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceOctober 1979
Legal business nameHARBORVIEW WAYCROSS LLC

Paying for care at Harborview Satilla: Medicare and Medicaid

Harborview Satilla is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Georgia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 12, 2026 and found 6 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 23 citations at Harborview Satilla across 4 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on February 12, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured" (tag F0656, level G, February 12, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

February 12, 2026 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

EDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Past Non-Compliance

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)

April 22, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2025)

GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2025)

January 9, 2025 · 8 citations

DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 23, 2025)

August 11, 2022 · 3 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2022)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2022)

DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Harborview Satilla

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on February 12, 2026 under the rule on resident assessment and care planning. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 12, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  6. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  7. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

3 penalties in the last three years, including $9,620 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Feb 12, 2026 Payment Denial 21 days of payments denied
Apr 22, 2025 Fine $4,810
Apr 22, 2025 Fine $4,810

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 2/5 2/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 2/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near Harborview Satilla

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.6 mi
    Satilla Regional Medical Center Waycross
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 7m for patients treated and sent home
  • 22.0 mi
    Bacon County Hospital Alma
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 2h 30m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Bayview Nursing Home Nahunta · 21.3 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 63 beds · Medicaid
Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Alma · 22.2 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 88 beds · Medicaid
River Brook Healthcare Center Homerville · 26.7 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 1/5 92 beds · Medicaid

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