Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Ms Ellie Basham.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
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47 | 21 | This facility has 124% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (47 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 124% worse |
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4.7 | 2.1 | This facility has 124% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (4.7 vs. GA avg 2.1).↑ 124% worse |
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsGeorgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Nov 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.
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).
Georgia average: 0.7
Georgia average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
560 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 12,532 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,442 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,184 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,014 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 669 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 640 | 86 | 93% | 4.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 357 | 46 | 50% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 323 | 54 | 59% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 317 | 58 | 63% | 4.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 306 | 40 | 43% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 4 | 4% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 9% | 3.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 10% | 1.5 |
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.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Augusta's city center to Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in AUGUSTA, Georgia.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 88%.
The team at Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center can be reached at [email protected].
Ms ELLIE BASHAM is the administrator of Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center has 99 beds.
Yes — there are 11 photos of Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 1600 ANTHONY ROAD.
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