Baptist Village

• Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2026

• Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2026

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2024

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2024

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 3, 2024

• Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 3, 2024

• Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2023

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

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 11, 2023

• Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Construct fire resistant interior walls.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

• Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

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

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 11, 2023

Baptist Village offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Baptist Village is located at 2650 Carswell Ave in Waycross, Georgia.

Baptist Village in Waycross is a faith-based, non-profit skilled nursing and long-term care community affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Reviewers consistently praise the staff's compassion and consistency, especially for residents who stayed for years, and describe pricing as competitive for the level of care given. A few reviewers note that, like most nursing homes, staffing isn't one-on-one around the clock.

Baptist Village had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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