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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Maintain independence in retirement with Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville, an astounding community in Lawrenceville, GA, that offers independent living. Residents here enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance. With a friendly and inviting environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease and can meet new friends.
Residents have more opportunities to do the things they want with a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging social events. The community has a 24-hour emergency response system, ensuring residents’ safety. Amenities include a fitness center, a spa, a media room, an internet cafe, an indoor saltwater swimming pool, and a putting green.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 53rd out of 169 homes in Georgia.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #25 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 165 homes in Georgia.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville is administrated by Ms Rubyona Whitworth.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 28 | 21 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (28 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 3.1 | 2.3 | This facility has 35% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (3.1 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 35% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.6 | 2.1 | This facility has 24% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (1.6 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 24% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 10 | This facility has 80% more total inspections than a typical Georgia nursing home (18 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 80% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 22, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a generally mixed pattern with some deficiencies related mainly to licensing and staff background checks, as well as past issues involving resident care and safety, particularly concerning elopement risks and oversight. Inspectors cited advertising the facility as an assisted living home without the proper license and failure to obtain satisfactory fingerprint background checks for some staff. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent clean inspections suggest some improvement compared to earlier findings.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsGeorgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
329% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jan 30, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lawrenceville's city center to Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
0% compared with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.3 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
365 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 0 | 42 | 15,169 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 8,777 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,930 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,101 | 89 | 98% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,639 | 89 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,114 | 82 | 90% | 6.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 951 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 946 | 75 | 82% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 935 | 75 | 82% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 911 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 893 | 82 | 90% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 841 | 66 | 73% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 833 | 81 | 89% | 7.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 801 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 277 | 51 | 56% | 5.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 21 | 23% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 129 | 17 | 19% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 7 | 8% | 7.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
82Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.4
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.3
23% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.0%
65% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.7%
60% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.2%
63% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
80% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
13.0%
106% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
19% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.1%
18% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.0%
48% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
18% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
80% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.3%
14% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
317% higher than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
252% more payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 17, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Aug 17, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville is in the Collins Industrial Way neighborhood of Lawrenceville.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville's occupancy is 33%.
Ms RUBYONA WHITWORTH is the administrator of Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville has 85 beds.
Garden Plaza at Lawrenceville is located at 230 Collins Industrial Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043.
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