Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 years.
Life Care Center operates a 167-bed skilled nursing home on Lincoln Avenue in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Managed by HSP Southern Healthcare LLC with administrator Jennifer Gross, the facility currently runs at around 50 percent occupancy. The business office processes payments through personal funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid. Typically, stays average about two years, an operational timeline showing that the daily routine leans heavily toward extended residential nursing and cognitive support over quick short-term turnarounds.
The surrounding town holds a walk score of 64 out of 100, meaning visitors can handle some local errands on foot. Inside, residents receive a daily average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of direct nursing care. This 24-hour schedule utilizes a mix of nurses and aides who manage medication, help with daily routines, and run specialized programs for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Previous audits identified issues with infection control, medication handling, care documentation, kitchen protocols, and resident oversight. An incident brought several of these to a head during a state inspection. Management worked to fix each one, and a follow-up audit confirmed everything was in order.
Older adults exploring local nursing options can reach out to the front office to check on current room vacancies, ask how the dementia programs are structured, or book a morning walkthrough. The administrative staff can also look over active insurance details to explain how public benefits or personal funds apply to the monthly statements.
Life Care Center is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 130 | 21 | This facility has 519% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (130 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 519% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 14.4 | 2.3 | This facility has 526% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (14.4 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 526% worse |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 19, 2024 · $6K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
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 Life Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
| The William Breman Jewish Home | NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | - | 96 | A+ | 23 | - |
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | NH SNF | Columbus | - | 84 | - | 2 | - |
| Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation | NH | Augusta (Bonair) | - | 42 | - | 26 | - |
| Twin Oaks Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Alma | - | 88 | - | 63 | - |
| Life Care Center | NH SNF | Fitzgerald | - | 167 | - | 64 | - |
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%.
No, Life Care Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at Life Care Center can be reached at bfeagle@lifecarenh.com.
Life Care Center is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Jennifer Gross is the administrator of Life Care Center.
Life Care Center has 167 beds.
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