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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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 is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 47th out of 190 homes in Georgia. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 13m per day |
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%Life Care Center is administrated by Jennifer Gross.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 130 | 21 | This facility has 519% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (130 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 519% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 14.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 526% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (14.4 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 526% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 12, 2025, had no deficiencies cited. Prior inspections showed a mixed history with several deficiencies identified in areas such as resident care, infection control, medication administration, and physical plant maintenance, including issues with respiratory medication administration, elopement supervision, and fire safety system maintenance. Complaint investigations were frequently conducted, with many complaints found unsubstantiated or substantiated without deficiencies; one notable substantiated complaint involved failure to notify responsible parties after a resident elopement. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The trend indicates improvement over time, with recent surveys confirming correction of prior deficiencies and the latest inspection showing compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsGeorgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 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.
5 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
300% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
20% worse than Georgia average
6% better than Georgia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 16,484 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 8,515 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,216 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,043 | 77 | 84% | 9.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 908 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 553 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 529 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 60 | 65% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 490 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 416 | 56 | 61% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 232 | 57 | 62% | 3.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 136 | 46 | 50% | 2.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 2% | 8.7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
85% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 19, 2024 · $6K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 19, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.6
43% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.9
43% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.7%
58% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.4%
52% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.6%
16% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.0%
37% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.1%
59% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
63% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
17% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.0%
89% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
58.3%
204% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.8%
24% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.2%
7% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
27.3%
66% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
56% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #144 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 185 homes in Georgia. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fitzgerald's city center to Life Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Life Care Center is located in FITZGERALD, Georgia.
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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.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cedartown | 100 | 78.0% | 0% | 3.57 | +3% | 0% | $0 | 3 | 1.0 | - | 78 | - | 63 | Rhonda Blankenship | $11.4M | $2.4M | 21.3% | 115436 | ||||
| Spring Harbor |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus | 60 | 71.4% | -9% | 5.70 | -35% | +60% | $0 | 9 | 3.0 | - | 32 | - | 3 | Maurice S Hill | $23.0M | $5.8M | 25.3% | 115716 | ||||
| Cumming Health and Rehab |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Cumming | 87 | 100.0% | +28% | 4.70 | +110% | +32% | $0 | 7 | 3.5 | - | 87 | - | 32 | - | $10.8M | $5.0M | 46.2% | 115551 | ||||
| Life Care 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. | Fitzgerald | 167 | 49.7% | -36% | 3.92 | -64% | +10% | $6.2k | 20 | 3.3 | 2 | 79 | - | 64 | Hsp Southern Healthcare LLC | $8.7M | $3.6M | 41.4% | 115654 | ||||
| Chestnut Ridge Nursing 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. | Cumming (Samaritan Drive) | 150 | 90.0% | +15% | 3.15 | -2% | -12% | $15.6k | 30 | 6.0 | 4 | 135 | A+ | 29 | - | $20.0M | $2.8M | 14% | 115423 |
Life Care Center has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Life Care Center's occupancy is 50%.
The team at Life Care Center can be reached at [email protected].
Jennifer Gross is the administrator of Life Care Center.
Life Care Center has 167 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of Life Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Life Care Center is located at 176 LINCOLN AVE.
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