Occupancy rate
88%
In line with Georgia averageMostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Nursing Home in Augusta
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Center
Nursing Home in Augusta
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Center
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in Augusta, GA. 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 its residents.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
99
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
87.9%
Residents per day (avg)
92
Occupancy rate
87.9%
Residents per day (avg)
92
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.0M
Operating loss
-$732.4K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.0M
Operating loss
-$732.4K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.7M
99-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Georgia averageOccupied beds
87 / 99
Average residents
88 per day
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceNovember 1, 2016
CountyRICHMOND
CMS Certification Number115044
AccreditationsThe Joint Commission, American Health Care Association (AHCA), Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA)
AwardsBronze Quality Award from the AHCA
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Ms ELLIE BASHAM.
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Rehabilitation
Email
[email protected]
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
Operating Hours24 hours
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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.
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Latest inspection
Date
November 17, 2025
Annual Inspection47 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 Center
The most recent inspection on December 20, 2021, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections identified issues primarily related to maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment in resident rooms and medication management, including expired medications not properly disposed of. Prior reports also noted repeated fire safety deficiencies involving fire walls, sprinkler systems, and fire doors, though no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint related to expired medications but no deficiencies cited for that case. The facility appears to have addressed many prior deficiencies over time, showing improvement in recent inspections.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Total health citations
14
Georgia average 16.6
Citations per inspection
3.5
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
14 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Nov 17, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Nov 17, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Nov 17, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Nov 17, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 16, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 16, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 16, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 16, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
110
Employees
106
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.24:1
15% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
Avg staff/day
44
Average shift
8.5 hours
0% compared with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
34,177
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
1.8%
602 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 15,626 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,548 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 4,395 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,678 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 808 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 694 | 88 | 97% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 671 | 75 | 82% | 4.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 421 | 53 | 58% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 391 | 58 | 64% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 304 | 45 | 49% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 248 | 32 | 35% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 154 | 43 | 47% | 3.5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 36 | 40% | 1.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 14 | 15% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 5 | 5% | 8.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2% | 8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
97%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
82%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
58%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
49%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
35%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
47%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
40%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
15%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
2%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
1%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
89 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (5.6%)
Medicaid
48 residents (53.9%)
Private pay or other
36 residents (40.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
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.
13.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
27% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.8
14% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.3%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.9%
54% worse 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
13.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.2%
18% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.3%
27% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.3%
31% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
60% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.1%
35% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
37.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
37.8%
332% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.6%
13% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.9%
27% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
46.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
46.9%
51% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.50
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.50
15% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.18
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.59
19% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 1.97
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
25.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
25.4%
68% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
17.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
17.8%
77% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
26.9%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
26.9%
47% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.4%
↑ 8.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$732.4K
↓ ~$819.9K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.3M
↑ ~$3.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.7%
↓ 7.3pp vs 2022
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