Total staff
94
Employees
89
Contractors
5
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Azalea Estates Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA
CMS overall rating
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.
Azalea Estates Assisted Living
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Marietta, GA
CMS overall rating
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.
Azalea Estates Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Azalea Estates Assisted Living
Azalea provides a range of services that help with the overall well-being of seniors– medication management, ADLs, and blood pressure monitoring. Respite care focuses on the nursing service for residents who need medical attention but do not want to stay at the hospital or is recovering from a hospital just an hour away from Marietta, Azalea Estates offers the next level of care beyond assisted living– an independent living (retirement living) and respite care option that essentially also provides services for those in need of full support with everyday living. The assisted living home consists of professional caregivers such as registered nurses who are dedicated to ensuring and enhancing the best quality of service that balances individuality and independence for seniors. Azalea Estates provides a robust level of assistance for seniors where they can relax, regain, and recover. Other services include housekeeping, transportation, and dining.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 96th out of 190 homes in Georgia. 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.
This home is ranked 96th out of 190 homes in Georgia. 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.
3h 17m per day
Rank #96 / 190Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 190 Georgia SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Georgia avg
-8%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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 1m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Azalea Estates Assisted Living
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
67.6%
Rank #185 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
153 days
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #241 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 241st out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
0.98:1
31% worse than Georgia average
Avg staff/day
45
Average shift
8.5 hours
0% compared with Georgia average
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,385
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 22 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
All 22 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 38 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
38
All 38 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
38
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3.7%
1,324 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 0 | 38 | 18,509 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 9,273 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,415 | 91 | 99% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 935 | 67 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 912 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 600 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 578 | 60 | 65% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 517 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 70 | 76% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 389 | 57 | 62% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 278 | 53 | 58% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 28 | 30% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 7 | 8% | 6.9 |
38 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
73%
2 Administrator
% of Days
71%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
65%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
76%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
62%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
55%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
62%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
58%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
30%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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.
7.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.1
30% 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.
10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
40% 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
11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.1%
34% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.3%
37% 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
7.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
7.9%
51% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.2%
18% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
6% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.3%
51% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.0%
27% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.9%
31% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.9%
10% 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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
96
Medicare
8
8.3% of residents
Medicaid
85
88.5% of residents
Private pay or other
3
3.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Azalea Estates Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.6%
↑ 1.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
$375.6K
↑ ~$456.8K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$5.3M
↑ ~$20.3K vs 2023
Profit Margin
3.0%
↑ 3.7pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.9M
Profit
$375.6K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.9M Rank #83 / 185Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$375.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #90 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 185 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #90 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 185 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.6M
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
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6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Suwanee's city center to Azalea Estates Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.64 miles to nearest hospital (Emory Johns Creek Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Azalea Estates Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Azalea Estates Assisted Living in?
Azalea Estates Assisted Living is in the Peachtree Parkway neighborhood.
Is Azalea Estates Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Azalea Estates Assisted Living has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are there photos of Azalea Estates Assisted Living?
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What is the address of Azalea Estates Assisted Living?
Azalea Estates Assisted Living is located at 3651 Peachtree Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024, USA.
What is the phone number of Azalea Estates Assisted Living?
(770) 461-0039 will put you in contact with the team at Azalea Estates Assisted Living.
Is Azalea Estates Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Azalea Estates Assisted Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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