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Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Azalea Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Azalea Health and Rehabilitation

300 CEDAR ROAD, METTER, GA 30439 View map
Overview of Azalea Health and Rehabilitation
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in Augusta, Georgia. It offers 24-hour skilled nursing services, rehabilitation, and specialized care tracks including cardiac and respiratory care. The center emphasizes a healing union of mind, body, and spirit, providing personalized care to meet the needs of each resident.
(912) 685-5734

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
2/5
Georgia average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 15m per day

This home provides 17% more nursing time per resident than the Georgia average.

Georgia average: 3h 37m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 89

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 71.9%
Residents per day (avg) 67
Occupancy rate
71.9%
Residents per day (avg)
67

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

83% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6.0M
Operating deficit
-$151.7K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$6,041,147.00
Operating deficit
$-151,654.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.9M
48.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.3M
Total costs $6.2M
Bed community size
89-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
49 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
In line with Georgia average
Occupied beds
64 / 89
Average residents 88 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceNovember 1, 1976
CountyCANDLER

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number115642
AccreditationsThe Joint Commission
AwardsBronze Quality Award from the AHCA

Ownership & Operating Entity

Azalea Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Mr LYNIS HOWELL.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

6 amenities
Comfortable Patient Rooms
In-Room Or Common Area Dining
Free Wi-Fi And Cable Tv
Telephone Service Available
Free Beautician And Barber Services At Our Esteem Salons Five Days A Week
Warm And Welcoming Staff
Specific ProgramsHealthcare Solutions, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, On-Site Dialysis, Cardiac Management, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Esteem Salons
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionIn-room or common area dining available.
Contact Azalea Health and Rehabilitation

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.

25 visits/inspections

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date July 1, 2024
Follow Up

22 deficiencies

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

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Azalea Health and Rehabilitation

The most recent inspection on July 1, 2024, found that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and issues, including life safety code violations related to sprinkler maintenance and emergency preparedness, as well as some deficiencies in resident care documentation and medication management. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in early 2023 regarding failure to timely notify a physician of a resident’s change in condition. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent surveys indicating correction of prior deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 9

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
4.5

Georgia average 4.68


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

8 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 9 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 2
300% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

7 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning serious citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & GA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Azalea Health and 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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

METTER
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64.7%
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4.25
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Howell, Lynis
$5.7M
$2.9M
50.9%
115642
Altamaha Healthcare Center
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

JESUP
62
86.3%
+10%
2.76
+3%
-22%
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5.0
1
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Mukwindidza, Chido
$6.5M
$2.1M
31.6%
115577
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
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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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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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).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 92
Employees 88
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.42:1
0% compared with Georgia average

Georgia average ratio: 1.45:1

Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 7.8 hours
6% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,705
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

68 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant290299,15991100%7.7
Medication Aide/Technician110114,17591100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse9093,87291100%9.4
Registered Nurse110112,2218998%9.1
Nurse Aide in Training9091,8897178%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029316571%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015156470%8.1
Dietitian1015006268%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist1014926470%7.7
Administrator1014886268%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4043295459%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician4042304549%5.1
Other Dietary Services Staff1011805358%3.4
Physical Therapy Aide202952022%4.7
Qualified Social Worker101421516%2.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113667%6
Occupational Therapy Aide022262426%1.1
Medical Director011622%3
29 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
9 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 78%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 59%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 49%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 58%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 22%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 26%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
65 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (7.7%)
Medicaid
46 residents (70.8%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (21.5%)
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.

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. 7.2
30% better than 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. 7.9
54% better 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 3.9%
77% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.9%
39% 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 8.1%
50% better 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 3.8%
19% 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 8.8%
40% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
49% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.6%
27% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.3%
69% worse 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 100.0%
5% better than 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 97.3%
21% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
45% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8%
23% better 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.