All citations for Waycross Health and Rehabilitation

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 15 of 15 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 20, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.