Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home
Overview of 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.
(706) 738-3301

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
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.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
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.
2h 54m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 42m per day 30m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 36m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 21m per day 2h 9m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 5m per day 3h 6m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 20m per day 29m per day

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.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 86.4%
Residents per day (avg) 92
Occupancy rate
86.4%
Residents per day (avg)
92

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$11.0M
Operating loss
-$732.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$11,012,660.00
Operating loss
$-732,423.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.7M
42.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
Total costs $11.7M
Bed community size
99-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
73%
Occupied Beds
72 of 99
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
November 1, 2016

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115044
County: RICHMOND
Accreditations: The Joint Commission, American Health Care Association (AHCA), Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA)
Awards: Bronze Quality Award from the AHCA

Ownership & operating entity

Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Ms ELLIE BASHAM.

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Memory Care

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Healthcare Solutions, Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, On-Site Dialysis, Cardiac Management, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Esteem Salons
Operating Hours
24 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.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

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.

28 visits/inspections

5 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

3 routine inspections

4 other visits

4 life safety inspections

Results

7 with issues

21 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:December 20, 2021
Type:Re Inspection

23 deficiencies

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

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Address 5.1 miles from city center

Address AUGUSTA, GA 30907

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
106
Employees
4
Contractors
34,177
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse139.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse218.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant399.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
86 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
1.6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.8%
of total hours from contractors
602 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3903915,62691100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician110114,54891100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse210214,39591100%8.7
Registered Nurse130133,67891100%9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028086470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3036948897%4.6
Physical Therapy Aide4046717582%4.9
Feeding Assistant0115206571%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker2024215358%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1013915864%6.7
Dietitian1013044549%6.7
RN Director of Nursing1012483235%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2021544347%3.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist101523640%1.4
Speech Language Pathologist101431415%3.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0114255%8.4
Medical Director0112433%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111622%8
Qualified Activities Professional101811%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 14
Citations per inspection
3.5

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 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

14 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 17, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Nov 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 16, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Harborview Health System
Resident Census by Payment Source
89 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (5.6%)
Medicaid 48 (53.9%)
Private Pay/Other 36 (40.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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. 13.0
27% worse 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. 19.8
14% 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 16.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 29.9%
54% worse 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 13.2%
18% 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 2.3%
27% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
31% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
60% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.1%
35% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 37.8%
332% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.6%
13% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.9%
27% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 46.9%
51% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.50
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.59
19% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 25.4%
68% worse than 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 17.8%
77% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.1%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.6%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 26.9%
47% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

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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.