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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Amara Health Care & Rehab is an esteemed skilled nursing facility nestled in the vibrant city of Augusta, Georgia. Conveniently situated off the tranquil shores of Beach or Charred Road, Amara Health Care & Rehab stands as a beacon of hope, surrounded by esteemed medical institutions such as Trinity Hospital of Augusta and AU Medical Center. Residents are embraced by the warm embrace of the home’s caring and professional staff, who are driven by an unwavering commitment to your comfort and recovery. With their expertise and dedication, seniors can rest assured that you are in capable hands.
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 21st out of 190 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 34m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 18m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 24m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 26% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 26m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%Amara Health Care & Rehab is administrated by Jessie Love.
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
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 34 | 21 | This facility has 62% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (34 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 62% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 3.8 | 2.3 | This facility has 65% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (3.8 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 65% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 2.1 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (1.2 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 43% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 29 | 10 | This facility has 190% more total inspections than a typical Georgia nursing home (29 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 190% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on May 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.
3 of 3 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
10% more staff per resident than Georgia average
0% compared with Georgia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
13
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 39 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
39
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,240 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 14,594 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 6,179 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,028 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,097 | 77 | 84% | 6.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 665 | 70 | 76% | 9.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 622 | 73 | 79% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 519 | 61 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 328 | 57 | 62% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 315 | 65 | 71% | 3.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 243 | 54 | 59% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 235 | 66 | 72% | 3.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 119 | 39 | 42% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 4% | 7 |
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
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.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.3
20% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.0
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.8%
29% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.1%
12% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
8.1%
154% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
22% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.1%
144% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.5%
93% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.8%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.2%
12% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
16% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.3%
12% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
39.6%
64% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.6%
28% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.2%
188% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
43.1%
20% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
54Residents 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.
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Augusta's city center to Amara Health Care & Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.65 miles to nearest hospital (University Health - South Richmond County Campus)
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| Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Augusta (Bonair) | 42
Facility
42
GA AVG
88
Rank
#559 / 672 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#29 / 316 | +22% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#30 / 190 | +69% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 192 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#10 / 191 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#11 / 191 | - | 40 |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
Rank
#570 / 873 | Tina Lane | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#174 / 185 | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#165 / 185 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#33 / 185 | 115294 | ||||
| PruittHealth Augusta Hills |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Augusta (Summerville) | 126
Facility
126
GA AVG
88
Rank
#105 / 672 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#190 / 316 | -15% | 3.20
Facility
3.20
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#111 / 190 | +2% | -10% | $6.2k
Facility
$6.2k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#112 / 192 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#25 / 191 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#37 / 191 | - | 84 |
66
Facility
66
GA AVG
39
Rank
#137 / 873 | Regina Bell | $10.2M
Facility
$10.2M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#111 / 185 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#115 / 185 | 43.6%
Facility
43.6%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#104 / 185 | 115672 | ||||
| Harrington Park |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Augusta (Foxhall) | 58
Facility
58
GA AVG
88
Rank
#477 / 672 |
95.1%
Facility
95.1%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#30 / 316 | +22% | 3.70
Facility
3.70
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#64 / 190 | -62% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#190 / 192 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#49 / 191 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#22 / 191 | 3 | 55 |
37
Facility
37
GA AVG
39
Rank
#473 / 873 | Andrea Howard | $7.3M
Facility
$7.3M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#154 / 185 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#116 / 185 | 60.8%
Facility
60.8%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#21 / 185 | 115725 | ||||
| Amara Health Care & Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Augusta (Southlands) | 193
Facility
193
GA AVG
88
Rank
#31 / 672 |
28.0%
Facility
28.0%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#274 / 316 | -64% | 4.63
Facility
4.63
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#21 / 190 | +9% | +30% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 192 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#10 / 191 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#37 / 191 | - | 54 |
35
Facility
35
GA AVG
39
Rank
#487 / 873 | - | - | - | - | 115777 | ||||
| PruittHealth Augusta |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Augusta (Forest Acres) | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
88
Rank
#194 / 672 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
GA AVG
78.1%
Rank
#79 / 316 | +11% | 2.72
Facility
2.72
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#173 / 190 | -2% | -24% | $177.7k
Facility
$177.7k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#159 / 192 | 26
Facility
26
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#146 / 191 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#147 / 191 | 2 | 87 |
44
Facility
44
GA AVG
39
Rank
#387 / 873 | Christina Engel | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#106 / 185 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#88 / 185 | 51.3%
Facility
51.3%
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#56 / 185 | 115334 |
Amara Health Care & Rehab is in the Southlands neighborhood of Augusta.
Amara Health Care & Rehab has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Amara Health Care & Rehab's occupancy is 28%.
The team at Amara Health Care & Rehab can be reached at [email protected].
Jessie Love is the administrator of Amara Health Care & Rehab.
Amara Health Care & Rehab has 193 beds.
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