Harborview Satilla
1600 Riverside Ave, Waycross, GA 31501 · Ware County · (912) 283-1182
174 certified beds, about 162 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115265 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 12, 2026, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
Of 23 health citations since August 2022, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $9,620 in the last three years; the largest was $4,810, and the latest is dated February 12, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.84 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.40 of those hours.
44.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 23 health citations on file.
February 12, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- G Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, Facility A failed to implement the comprehensive care plan for one of 63 sampled Residents (R) (R112). Actual harm occurred on 12/5/2025 when Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) LL failed to transfer R112 using two people to assist, which resulted in a left humerus fracture.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Safe Resident Handling/Transfer, Facility A failed to ensure safe transfer to a shower chair for one of 68 sampled residents (R) (R112). Actual harm occurred on 12/5/2025 when Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) LL failed to transfer R112 using two people to assist, which resulted in a left humerus fracture. Review of the facility's policy titled, Safe Resident Handling/Transfer, dated 1/1/2026, under the Policy section stated, It is the policy of this facility to ensure that residents are handled and transferred safely to prevent or minimize risk of injury and provide and promote a safe, secure and comfortable experience for the resident while keeping the employees safe in accordance with current standards and guidelines. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of facility's policy titled, Date Marketing for Food Safety Policy, Facility A failed to ensure food was stored, sealed, and labeled correctly. This deficient practice affected the facility kitchen and had the potential to cause food contamination and foodborne illness among all residents consuming facility-prepared food. Facility A had 75 sampled residents that received an oral diet from the kitchen.
- E Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Disposal of Garbage and Refuse, Facility A failed to ensure trash and garbage refuse for one of two dumpsters was maintained in a sanitary manner, creating a potential of harboring pest and insects. The facility's census was 75 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review and review of the facility's policy titled Promoting/Maintaining Residents Dignity, Facility A failed to provide one of 59 sampled Residents (R) (R22) privacy during wound care. This deficient practice had the potential to place R22 at risk of diminished quality of life in an environment that promotes the maintenance or enhancement of each resident's quality of life. Findings Include:Review of the facility's policy titled, Promoting/Maintaining Residents Dignity, dated 1/1/2026 under the Policy section revealed that it is the practice of this facility to protect and promote resident rights and treat each resident with respect and dignity for each resident in a manner and in an environment, that maintains or enhances resident's quality of life by recognizing each resident's individuality. [...]
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation, Facility A failed to protect the residents' right to be free from resident-to-resident abuse for one of two residents (R) ( R151) reviewed for abuse. Specifically, R119 touched R151 on the breast. This deficient practice had the potential to affect other residents at the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, MDS 3.0 Completion, Facility B failed to complete and transmit a Minimum Data Set (MDS) discharge assessment to the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) for one of two residents (R) (R137) reviewed for discharge.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration via Enteral Tube, Facility A failed to ensure services provided met the professional standards of quality care for one of five Residents (R) (R 124) with gastrostomy tubes. This deficient practice had the potential to result in an adverse drug reaction, ineffective treatment, and medical complications.
- D Ensure 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policies titled, Medication Storage and Controlled Substance Administration & Accountability, Facility A failed to ensure that three of three medication carts ([NAME] Hall, Sunflower Hall, and Dogwood Trail) did not have expired, unlabeled, and discontinued medications stored on the medication carts. The deficient practice had the potential to place residents at risk of receiving expired medications.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, Facility A failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for one of two sampled Residents (R) (R22) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This deficient practice had the potential to place R22 at risk of infection due to cross-contamination and exposure.
April 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plan the facility failed to ensure the care plan was followed for two person assistance toileting for one Resident ((R) R1) of three residents which resulted in R1 having a fall. On 4/12/2025, actual harm was identified when Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BB was providing care alone resulting in R1 falling out of bed and sustaining a left femoral neck fracture and left frontal scalp hematoma.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews and review of the facility policy Accidents and supervision, the facility failed to ensure that one resident (R1) of three residents was provided with enough staff to complete perineal care of residents while in bed. On 4/12/2025, actual harm was identified when Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BB was providing care alone resulting in R1 falling out of bed and sustaining a left femoral neck fracture and left frontal scalp hematoma.
January 9, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Administration, Facility B failed to ensure over-the-counter medication were not stored at the bedside for one of 55 residents (R) (R151). This deficient practice had the potential to allow unauthorized access of unsecured medications to residents and visitors.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Transfer and Discharge, Facility A failed to provide notice of transfer/discharge to residents or their representatives for one of four sampled residents (R) (R2) reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Notify 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Bed Hold Prior to Transfer, Facility A failed to provide a notice of bed hold for one of four residents (R) (R2) reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policies titled, Comprehensive Care Plan and Nail Care Policy, Facility A failed to implement the care plan for two of 55 residents (R) (R22 and R12). Specifically, the facility failed to provide a scoop mattress for resident (R22) and failed to provide proper nail care for (R12). The sample size was 55.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled, Nail Care, Facility A failed to perform nail care for one totally dependent resident (R) (R12), who had a left-hand contracture. The sample size was 55 residents.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record reviews, and review of the facility's policy titled, Oxygen Administration, Facility B failed to ensure oxygen administered by nasal cannula was set at the prescribed rate for one of 42 residents (R) (R30) receiving oxygen therapy. The deficient practice has the potential to cause adverse consequences for the R30.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled, Use of Psychotropic Medication, Facility B failed to indicate the need to extend orders for as needed (PRN) antianxiety medication for one of four residents (R) (R18) beyond 14 days and failed to document the reason for the extension to be in effect.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Date marking for food safety, facility A failed to discard food in the walk-in cooler by the use by date and failed to label and date opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator and dry storage area, this deficient practice had the potential to effect 86 of the 89 residents receiving an oral diet.
August 11, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, staff interview, and review of facility policy titled Food Receiving and Storage, Facility A failed to ensure food items in the dry storage areas were labeled, dated, and failed to discard food items by expiration date. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 84 of 89 residents at Facility A.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of the facility's policy titled Bilevel (CPAP) Therapy, Facility B failed to ensure Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) respiratory supplies were properly stored and reservoir emptied when not in use for one resident (R) (R#29) of 19 residents receiving respiratory treatments.
- D Implement 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of policy titled Stop orders for Acute Conditions, Facility B failed to ensure that PRN [as needed] orders for psychotropic drugs documented the rationale for the extended duration for the PRN order for one resident (R) (R#132) of five residents reviewed for medication management.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 11 on February 12, 2026, 5 on January 9, 2025, 3 on August 11, 2022.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Payment Denial | 21 days from March 12, 2026 |
| April 22, 2025 | Fine | $4,810 |
| April 22, 2025 | Fine | $4,810 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.84 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.28 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.27 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.8% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.64 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.07 on weekdays and 3.28 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.11 in April to June 2025 to 3.84 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.84 | 0.40 | 4.07 | 3.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 162 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.89 | 0.49 | 4.07 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 164 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.99 | 0.42 | 4.22 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 162 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.11 | 0.46 | 4.38 | 3.43 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 154 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Georgia
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.12 | $17.06 to $20.66 | 43,440 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.82 | $25.43 to $33.99 | 21,060 |
| Registered nurses | $44.98 | $38.02 to $51.12 | 100,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.9 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.2 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.1 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.8 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HARBORVIEW WAYCROSS LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Satilla Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 05/01/2017 |
| Waycross Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 05/01/2017 |
| Sigmacurve Funding LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 6% | 05/01/2017 |
| Englander, David | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 35% | 05/01/2017 |
| Gross, Shlomo | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 05/01/2017 |
| Leibowitz, Chaim | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 31% | 05/01/2017 |
| Minkoff, Yisrael | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 05/01/2017 |
| Gordon, Althoriz | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| McPherson, Sharon | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Englander, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Leibowitz, Chaim | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Harborview Pierce County LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2017 | |
| Harborview Satilla LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 12, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Waycross, 0.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Baptist Village, Inc. Waycross, 3.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Bayview Nursing Home Nahunta, 21.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Alma, 22.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Harborview Satilla's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Harborview Satilla 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Harborview Satilla get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 12, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Harborview Satilla been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $9,620 in the last three years.
- Does Harborview Satilla accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Harborview Satilla?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: HARBORVIEW WAYCROSS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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