Camellia Gardens of Life Care
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Thomasville, GA
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Camellia Gardens of Life Care

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Thomasville, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Camellia Gardens of Life Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Camellia Gardens of Life Care

Camellia Gardens of Life Care is a nursing home on South Broad Street in Thomasville, Georgia, a small city in the state’s southwest corner. The facility has been operating for over 50 years. Families can choose from payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. With 83 beds and an occupancy rate of 86%, it is an ideal size for a community-rooted nursing home.

Residents here typically stay for 70 days, and most go for post-acute rehabilitation, with some longer-term residents as well. Rehabilitation services are available on-site. Residents with cognitive needs can access a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care program.

Total nursing care is given 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident daily. Nurse aides provide about 2 hours and 7 minutes, RNs contribute 35 minutes, and LPNs/LVNs provide the remainder.

State inspections have periodically noted deficiencies around life safety, environmental upkeep, and resident care practices such as pain management. However, some earlier findings have been corrected in subsequent surveys. The facility’s records have no substantiated complaint findings.

Daily life at Camellia Gardens revolves around a full activity schedule supervised by a certified activity director. Amenities here include a beauty salon and barber shop, a library, landscaped grounds and courtyards, religious services, and transportation.

The home also offers a fine-dining program paired with a certified dietitian. Smoking is not allowed in the facility. Private and semiprivate rooms come with private bathrooms, bedside and bathroom call lights, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary wireless internet.

A community re-entry program is available for residents working toward discharge. The South Broad Street location is very walkable, so family members can easily visit on foot.

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.
▲ 15.4% Above GA avg. ▲ 15.4% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 7.4% Above GA avg. ▲ 7.4% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 77.3% Above GA avg. ▲ 77.3% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 5.7% Above GA avg. ▲ 5.7% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 54th out of 183 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. 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 47m per day
Rank #54 / 183Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 183 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 183 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)
vs Georgia avg
+7%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +35% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 34m per day ▲ 17% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 52m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 9m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 2m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 35% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 13m per day ▼ 33% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
70 days
Bed community size
83-bed community Rank #323 / 664Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 664 homes in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
51 years in operation Rank #22 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 671 homes in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #69 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 870 homes in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #72 / 155Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 155 homes in Georgia for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 155. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
71 / 83
Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceDecember 1, 1974
CountyThomas
CMS Certification Number115570

Ownership & Operating Entity

Camellia Gardens of Life Care is administered by Rhod Fenelus.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Rhod Finelaus, Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services

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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.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 65 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (210% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6521 This facility has 210% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (65 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 210% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The June 16, 2025 follow-up survey found all prior deficiencies corrected except one fire alarm power circuit labeling issue.
  • The May 12, 2025 life safety survey cited 12 deficiencies including blocked exits, malfunctioning self-closing doors, obstructed fire equipment, and sprinkler installation problems.
  • The May 2, 2025 annual and routine surveys found multiple care and medication management failures, plus poor housekeeping across several nursing units.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 3

State average 3.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
11 Rank #55 / 184Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 184 homes in Georgia for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 184 GA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 16.6

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #62 / 184Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 184 homes in Georgia for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 184 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.68


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

6 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations State average: 0.7

0 serious citations State average: 0.5

11 moderate citations State average: 15.2

0 minor citations State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 118
Employees 112
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 1.57 : 1
11% more staff per resident than Georgia average
Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1 Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1See full Georgia ranking
Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 7.3 hours
12% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average: 8.3 hours Georgia average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Georgia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,868

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 22 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 48 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 48
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

130 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4804814,38692100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse220225,38092100%7.3
Registered Nurse130132,03692100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,2556975%7.8
Qualified Social Worker4047497076%6
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1014906470%7.7
Dietitian1014785964%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1014636166%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014545964%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024506571%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1014475661%8
Speech Language Pathologist5054316470%5.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3034286470%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide3033936368%5.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2023704953%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011671415%4.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0443455%6.8
Medical Director0112933%9.5
48 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 76%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 61%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 53%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $7K Rank #126 / 185Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 185 homes in Georgia for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Georgia average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 185 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $7K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 2, 2025 · $7K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 2, 2025
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 5.8
44% 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. 14.7
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info 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 Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.3%
51% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.7%
45% 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 25.0%
55% worse 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 3.4%
6% 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 3.9%
38% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.6%
57% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.5%
60% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
7% 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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.03
7% better 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. 1.29
35% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
22% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
40% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
28% better 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. 31.1%
29% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.3%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.0%
25% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 63.9%
19% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.2%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 75
Medicare
19
25.3% of residents
Medicaid
47
62.7% of residents
Private pay or other
9
12% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 05/2024.

For-profit
Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2M
For-profit Individual
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.5M Rank #111 / 179Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 179 homes in Georgia for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$5.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #106 / 179Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 179 homes in Georgia for payroll. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.7M 54.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #75 / 179Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 179 homes in Georgia for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 51–63% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Admissions
322 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 49%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 13%
Discharges
371 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 23%

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Rank #15 / 179
70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #12 / 179
115022
Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
NH
SNF
Columbus
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 87
Rank #314 / 664
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
GA AVG 79.3
Rank #147 / 155
-42%
4.55
Facility 4.55
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #22 / 183
-50%+28%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 185
12
Facility 12
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #68 / 184
4.0
Facility 4.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #71 / 184
-39-
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 39
Rank #826 / 870
Donald Butler
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #172 / 179
$2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #144 / 179
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #6 / 179
115478
Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation
NH
Augusta (Bonair)
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 87
Rank #552 / 664
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
GA AVG 79.3
Rank #16 / 155
+20%
4.21
Facility 4.21
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #30 / 183
+69%+18%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 185
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #10 / 184
1.5
Facility 1.5
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #12 / 184
-40-
26
Facility 26
GA AVG 39
Rank #568 / 870
Tina Lane
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #171 / 179
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #162 / 179
66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #34 / 179
115294
Lenbrook
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Ne Atlanta
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 87
Rank #447 / 664
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
GA AVG 79.3
Rank #90 / 155
+3%
7.08
Facility 7.08
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #2 / 183
+38%+99%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 185
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #5 / 184
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #15 / 184
-49A+
57
Facility 57
GA AVG 39
Rank #239 / 870
Mark Kill
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #3 / 179
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #1 / 179
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #130 / 179
115296
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
NH
SNF
Thomasville
83
Facility 83
GA AVG 87
Rank #323 / 664
85.5%
Facility 85.5%
GA AVG 79.3
Rank #72 / 155
+8%
3.79
Facility 3.79
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #54 / 183
+26%+7%
$7.0k
Facility $7.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #126 / 185
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #55 / 184
3.7
Facility 3.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #62 / 184
-71A+
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 39
Rank #69 / 870
Daniel Aragon
$8.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #111 / 179
$4.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #106 / 179
54.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 54.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #75 / 179
115570

Frequently Asked Questions about Camellia Gardens of Life Care

Is Camellia Gardens of Life Care in a walkable area?

Camellia Gardens of Life Care has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Camellia Gardens of Life Care?

Camellia Gardens of Life Care's occupancy is 86%.

How long has Camellia Gardens of Life Care been in business?

Camellia Gardens of Life Care has been operating for approximately 51 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Camellia Gardens of Life Care?

No, Camellia Gardens of Life Care has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Camellia Gardens of Life Care?

The team at Camellia Gardens of Life Care can be reached at rhod_fenelus@lcca.com.

Does Camellia Gardens of Life Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Camellia Gardens of Life Care is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of Camellia Gardens of Life Care?

Rhod Fenelus is the administrator of Camellia Gardens of Life Care.

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