Magnolia Manor of Marion County

Nursing Home

Magnolia Manor of Marion County

BUENA VISTA, GA 31803 View Map
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Overview of Magnolia Manor of Marion County
Magnolia Manor of Marion County is a senior living facility in Buena Vista, Georgia. It offers memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to seniors aged 65 and older. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality care and has received several accolades for its services.
(229) 649-7100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 0m per day

This home provides 13% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 70

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 87.9%
Residents per day (avg) 65
Occupancy rate
87.9%
Residents per day (avg)
65

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

71% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$9.8M
Surplus of revenue
$1.0M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$9,827,728.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,047,023.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
33.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
Total costs $8.8M
Bed community size
70-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
51 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
83%
Occupied Beds
58 of 70
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 1, 1974

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115599
County: MARION
Accreditations: 5 Stars in the Quality Measure rating from the CMS, 2021 AHCA/NCAL National Gold Quality Award

Ownership & operating entity

Magnolia Manor of Marion County is administrated by Ms ANGELA WATKINS.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Catered Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Rehabilitation Care
Skilled Nursing
Supportive Housing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age: 65

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Catered Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Care, Skilled Nursing, Supportive Housing

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.

29 visits/inspections

2 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

3 routine inspections

2 other visits

7 life safety inspections

Results

8 with issues

21 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:April 2, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

30 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Magnolia Manor of Marion County
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 31803
70
No
WATKINS, ANGELA
87.9%
$6,166,557.00
$3,326,439.00
53.9%
64.60
3/5
4.0040
3/5
3/5
3/5
-
12
-
-12%
+13%
+13%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
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
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
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
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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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
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-
-
-
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-
-
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-
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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
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

82
Total Staff
74
Employees
8
Contractors
27,049
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
10.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse1911.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant3511.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
64 staff
11hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
6 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,140 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3503513,85291100%11.1
Licensed Practical Nurse172196,44191100%11.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist7072,1077886%8.8
Nurse Aide in Training4049845459%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1016097481%8.2
Dietitian1015226066%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1015176369%8.2
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015025662%9
Speech Language Pathologist0114056066%6.7
Registered Nurse6063423033%9.3
Physical Therapy Aide0111224347%2.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician022932629%3.6
Physical Therapy Assistant022421516%2.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

11 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

1 minor citation More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Magnolia Manor
Resident Census by Payment Source
58 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (1.7%)
Medicaid 52 (89.7%)
Private Pay/Other 5 (8.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.2
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.8
8% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.6%
28% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.6%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.2%
7% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
89% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
21% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.6%
90% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.6%
59% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.8%
17% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.8%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.0%
9% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.