HARBORVIEW SATILLA
1600 RIVERSIDE AVE, Waycross, GA 31501
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HARBORVIEW SATILLA Compares
HARBORVIEW SATILLA is a 174-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waycross, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.5%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 174 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waycross, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (27% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (40% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — better 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 HARBORVIEW SATILLA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HARBORVIEW SATILLA with other nursing homes in Waycross.
How is HARBORVIEW SATILLA addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HARBORVIEW SATILLA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.2% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HARBORVIEW SATILLA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HARBORVIEW SATILLA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 174 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HARBORVIEW SATILLA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HARBORVIEW SATILLA lag behind other Waycross options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Waycross
Waycross sits in Ware County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% 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+
- 6,065 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $37,041
- Median home value
- $86,800
Demographics for Ware County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waycross.
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