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Baptist Village, Inc.

Waycross, Georgia · CCN 115615

10 surveys since 2009, 5 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
30
Surveys
10
Harm or worse
5
Immediate jeopardyall corrected before survey
3
The record, 2009–2026
’09’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records. All were recorded as past non-compliance — corrected before the survey.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file7/10

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
254
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Independent
County
Ware · rural
Medicare-certified since
1996

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=10, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Apr 27, 2026

196 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.953.54
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.35—
Annual nurse turnover36.5%37.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$4,017 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ333.3%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD555.6%E—F111.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 9 of the 30 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6563×

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

  • F6952×

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

  • F5501×

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

  • F7571×

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • F7601×

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Baptist Village, Inc., in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Apr 27, 2026

    Based on staff interviews, record review, review of the facility documentation, and review of the facility's policy titled MDS (Minimum Data Set) - Care Plan, the facility failed to implement a person-centered, comprehensive care plan related to the administration of medication as ordered for one of nine residents (R) (R1) reviewed for a medication administration. Specifically, the facility administers Methotrexate 2.5 mg (milligram) once a day instead of once weekly, as ordered. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF757Apr 27, 2026

    Based on record review, staff interviews, and the facility policy titled Pharmacy Services and Medication Regimen Review (MRR), the facility failed to ensure that one of nine residents (R) (R1) was free from an unnecessary medication related to an excessive dose of Methotrexate Sodium tablets. Specifically, the facility administers Methotrexate 2.5 mg (milligram) once a day instead of once weekly, as ordered. As a result, R1 experienced medical complications requiring a transfer to an acute care hospital and expired on [DATE] due to Methotrexate toxicity.On [DATE], a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents.The facility's… […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Apr 27, 2026

    Based on record review, staff interviews, and the facility policy titled Pharmacy Services and Medication Regimen Review (MRR), the facility failed to ensure that one of nine residents (R) (R1) was free from a significant medication error related to facility staff administering Methotrexate 2.5 mg (milligram) once a day instead of once weekly, as ordered. As a result, R1 experienced medical complications requiring a transfer to an acute care hospital and expired on [DATE] due to Methotrexate toxicity.On [DATE], a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents.The facility's Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 16, 2022

    Based on record review, staff interviews, and the review of the policy entitled, Safety Guidelines for Resident Safety, the facility failed to ensure that Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care was provided by using appropriate techniques, to prevent accidents, for one of three residents (R#1) reviewed. Actual harm was identified on 6/29/2022, when a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), provided ADL care to R#1, who rolled resident away from her while providing ADL care. Subsequently, R#1 fell from the bed resulting in a cervical fracture. Findings include: A review of the facility policy, Safety Guidelines for Resident Safety under General Instructions, bullet number eight (8) states, Support the residents' body well during all positioning, transferring and ambulation. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF882Apr 27, 2023

    Based on observation, staff interviews, and review of facility policy titled, Infection Preventionist the facility failed to designate at least one qualified Infection Preventionist (IP), who is responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention, Control & Immunizations (IPCP). Findings include: Review of facility policy titled, Infection Preventionist revised 9/16/2021 indicated Policy Statement: The Infection Preventionist is responsible for coordinating the implementation and updating of our established infection prevention and control policies and practices. An observation on 4/27/2023 at 11:00 a.m. revealed the facility does not have a designated Infection Preventionist (IP) nurse. An interview with Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator on 4/27/2023 at 11:10 a.m. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 30 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Apr 27, 2026Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
  • Sep 19, 2024Standard and complaint3 findings
  • Apr 27, 2023Standard and complaint3 findings
  • Sep 16, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 6, 2019Standard5 findings
  • Sep 11, 2014Standard1 finding
  • Nov 7, 2012—3 findings
  • Jun 9, 2011—4 findings
Show the 2 earlier surveys
  • Jan 7, 2010—6 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 3, 2009Complaint1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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