Baptist Village, INC.
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility and grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 106 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Baptist Village is highly regarded for its cleanliness and compassionate long-term care, making it a strong option for many families. However, because some reviewers have reported issues with responsiveness and patient advocacy, we recommend that you stay actively involved in care plan meetings and maintain frequent communication with the nursing staff to ensure your loved one's specific needs are being met.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
106 reviews on Google“Baptist Village, Inc. is generally viewed as a clean, well-maintained facility with a compassionate staff that many families trust for long-term care and rehabilitation. While many reviewers praise the environment and the dedication of the caregivers, a minority of families have expressed serious concerns regarding patient advocacy, medication management, and occasional lapses in responsiveness.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained facility and grounds
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Strong reputation for long-term care
- Effective rehabilitation services
Concerns
- Inadequate patient care and lack of responsiveness to family concerns (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Allegations of mistreatment or neglect by staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high CMS overall rating, what specific protocols do you use to maintain that 5-star standard of care for your long-term residents?
- 2How does your nursing team approach medication management to ensure everything is administered accurately and on schedule?
- 3What is your process for ensuring that family members are kept closely informed and heard regarding any changes in a resident's care plan?
- 4Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social programs available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate procedure for getting a physician or specialist involved?
- 6We've heard wonderful things about how well-maintained the grounds are; are there specific outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy the fresh air daily?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff were loving, kind, and caring. The staff always kept my brother and I informed of her various medical issues and we were so happy to know that she was being cared for in the”
“Personal attention from a caring staff elicits a response from my 91 year old mother of “If you need to be somewhere, it’s a fantastic place to be”!”
“Baptist Village must be one of the best Nursing Homes around for those who are low on funds. They are treating my family member like royalty and she's not wealthy.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints triggering 5 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about resident rights, care planning, and respiratory care. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and smoke barriers across all three surveys, suggesting systemic infrastructure issues that keep recurring. While all deficiencies are reported as corrected, the repeated fire safety violations across multiple inspections raise questions about the facility's ability to maintain safe conditions long-term.
Dec 4, 2025Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Sep 19, 2024Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Sep 19, 2024Routine2
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Apr 27, 2023Routine15
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 19, 2024
$4,017
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Baptist Village, INC.
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Executive Committee of the Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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