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Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
Nursing Home
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
Nursing Home
Camellia Gardens of Life Care is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Thomasville, GA. It offers a variety of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation programs. The facility is designed to provide a homelike atmosphere for residents and patients.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
83
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.4%
Residents per day (avg)
71
Occupancy rate
85.4%
Residents per day (avg)
71
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.1M
Profit
$1.2M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10,050,608.00
Profit
$1,155,782.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.9M
83-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
51 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
86%
Occupied Beds
71 of 83
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
December 1, 1974
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115570
County:
THOMAS
Ownership & operating entity
Camellia Gardens of Life Care is administrated by Ms VICKI COOPER.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
46 visits/inspections
8 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
4 routine inspections
4 other visits
6 life safety inspections
Results
14 with issues
32 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:June 16, 2025
Type:Follow Up
49 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
+30%
+7%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31792
83
No
ARAGON, DANIEL
85.4%
$10,044,894.00
$4,006,229.00
39.9%
70.90
3.7913
1
11
-
+30%+7%+9%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31792
Bed Count:
83
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ARAGON, DANIEL
CCN:
115570
Occupancy:
85.4%
Home Revenue:
$10,044,894.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,006,229.00
Payroll %:
39.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
70.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7913
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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THOMASVILLE, GA 31792
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
102
Total Staff
98
Employees
4
Contractors
27,282
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 8.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 6.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
72 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
133 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 0 | 44 | 13,335 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,458 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,269 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,458 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 788 | 68 | 75% | 6.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 529 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 521 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 492 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 474 | 61 | 67% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 452 | 68 | 75% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 422 | 65 | 71% | 5.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 16 | 18% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 4 | 4% | 8.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Citations per inspection
3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 02, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 02, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 02, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 02, 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
75
Total Residents
Medicare
19
(25.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
47
(62.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
9
(12%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.3%
51% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.7%
45% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.0%
55% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
38% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
57% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
60% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
7% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
22% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
40% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
28% 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.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$7K
83% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$7K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 2, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 2, 2025
$7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Camellia Gardens of Life Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.4%
↓ 0.9pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,155,782
↓ ~$66K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4,808,535
↑ ~$47K vs 2023
Profit Margin
11.5%
↓ 1.1pp vs 2023
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