Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Claxton, Georgia. To be exact, it is situated along East Long Street in Evans County. The facility has been part of the community for 49 years and is well acquainted with the region and the population it serves. It is managed by Ethica Health and accepts Medicare and private pay.
With 70 beds and an occupancy rate of 79%, it offers a moderately sized setting, smaller than a large regional facility. Residents stay an average of 135 days, and it’s composed of residents recovering from surgery or illness and those receiving longer-term nursing care.
On-site therapy services include physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy. This gives the home practical breadth for post-acute rehabilitation.
Residents who need memory care or secured living can consider placement here. The facility’s programming is specifically for those experiencing cognitive decline. Total nursing care is given 3 hours and 56 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurse, LPN/LVN, and nurse aide hours contribute the remainder.
Inspection history over the past several years mostly focused on identified building and Life Safety matters. However, these were subsequently corrected. Meanwhile, documentation issues occur periodically. The facility has no fines or enforcement actions in its inspection record.
The neighborhood earned a score of 56 out of 100 for its walkability. This is great news for families planning to visit, as they can do errands on foot.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is administered by Tiffany Brook Hooks.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 55 | 21 | This facility has 162% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (55 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 162% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.1 | 2.3 | This facility has 165% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (6.1 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 165% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 7 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
644 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 6 | 26 | 6,542 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,741 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 3,145 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 6 | 15 | 2,791 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,341 | 30 | 33% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 553 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 362 | 58 | 63% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 318 | 61 | 66% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 155 | 18 | 20% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 130 | 35 | 38% | 3.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 18 | 20% | 2.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 20 | 22% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 7 | 8% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3% | 1.3 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Camellia Health & Rehabilitation from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Claxton's city center to Camellia Health & Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| Camellia Health & Rehabilitation | NH AL | Claxton | - | 70 | - | 56 | - |
| Christian City Assisted Living Center | NH AL IL | Union City (The Woods) | - | 150 | - | 20 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Harbor | NH AL IL MC | Columbus | - | 60 | - | 3 | 1 Bed |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | NH AL IL MC | Smyrna | - | 92 | - | 46 | Apartments |
| Presbyterian Village Athens | NH AL IL MC | Athens | - | 60 | - | 10 | Apartement / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation's occupancy is 79%.
The team at Camellia Health & Rehabilitation can be reached at emiller@ethicahealth.org.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is registered as a non-profit in GA.
Tiffany Brook Hooks is the administrator of Camellia Health & Rehabilitation.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation has 70 beds.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is located at 700 East Long Street, Claxton, GA 30417.
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