BAPTIST VILLAGE, INC.

Baptist Village, Inc. is a nursing care facility located at 2650 Carswell Ave in Waycross, Georgia (ZIP code 31502), situated in Ware County. The facility operates as a non-profit, church-related organization and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 254 certified beds, making it a mid-to-large-scale provider in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Baptist Village, Inc. received a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting a strong inspection record relative to other facilities in the state and nation. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above average compared to national norms. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects outcomes data on clinical measures such as resident mobility, medication use, and other tracked health indicators. Baptist Village, Inc. is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, offering coverage options for a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families should verify current payment policies and availability directly with the facility, as coverage terms and bed availability are subject to change. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Baptist Village, Inc. presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 5-star rating and the 5-star health inspection rating place the facility notably above the national average. The 4-star staffing rating also exceeds the national norm. However, the 2-star quality measure rating is below average, suggesting that certain clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS are lower than what is observed in a typical facility nationwide. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review each rating category individually, as the overall star rating represents a composite that may not reflect every dimension of care equally. CMS rating data is updated periodically, and consulting the most current publicly available information is advisable when making care decisions.