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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 45th out of 169 homes in Georgia.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily 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.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #126 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 165 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%Life Care Center is administrated by Mr CHRISTOPHER KITE.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 10 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Georgia average: 21 deficiencies
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.
Georgia 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
2
300% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 30, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 30, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Jan 08, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Life Care Center is located in FITZGERALD, Georgia.
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Estimated distance in miles from FITZGERALD's city center to Life Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
0% compared with Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
6% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.3 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 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.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
599 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 1 | 49 | 16,108 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 13 | 34 | 5,653 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,384 | 75 | 82% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,235 | 82 | 90% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 959 | 59 | 65% | 10.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 692 | 71 | 78% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 667 | 60 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 2 | 6 | 298 | 46 | 51% | 5.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 265 | 27 | 30% | 9.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 41 | 45% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 186 | 24 | 26% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 22 | 24% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 139 | 20 | 22% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 15 | 16% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 28 | 31% | 3.7 |
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.
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.
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
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