BAYVIEW NURSING HOME
12884 CLEVELAND STREET WEST, Nahunta, GA 31553
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BAYVIEW NURSING HOME Compares
BAYVIEW NURSING HOME is a 63-bed for-profit nursing facility in Nahunta, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.4%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.4% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (164% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (72% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BAYVIEW NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BAYVIEW NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Nahunta.
How is BAYVIEW NURSING HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BAYVIEW NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.4% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BAYVIEW NURSING HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BAYVIEW NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 63 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BAYVIEW NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BAYVIEW NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Nahunta
Nahunta sits in Brantley County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,101 (16.4%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $34,679
- Median home value
- $92,800
Demographics for Brantley County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Nahunta.
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