Overview of Thrive at Augusta

Thrive at Augusta is a beautiful and expansive community spread across 17 acres, providing adaptive and progressive care for seniors in their golden years. Their team members are not just competent but passionate about elevating the standards of senior living. They understand that each resident is unique and they strive to provide a personalized approach to their care, offering assisted living and memory care services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each person they serve. They take pride in providing 24/7 on-call support, and every member of their team who cares for memory care residents is certified by the National Institute for Dementia Education. This includes not just the nurses and caregivers, but also housekeepers and chefs, ensuring that every aspect of care is provided with an experienced and expert approach.

The floorplans at Thrive at Augusta are bright and open, providing the perfect backdrop for making new memories. The spaces are well-designed to accommodate varying lifestyles, ensuring that each resident can live comfortably and thrive. The interior and common spaces are stunning and each has its unique character. Residents will never get bored at Thrive at Augusta as there are countless opportunities for them to flourish and engage in activities that bring them joy.

(706) 724-4400
Bed community size
95-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 7 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Community
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2019
CountyColumbia

Ownership & Operating Entity

Thrive at Augusta is administrated by Ms MELITA WINNICK.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 355 - 713 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Thrive at Augusta

Assisted Living Memory Care

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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.

15 visits/inspections Info 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

Latest inspection

Date September 10, 2024
Complaint Investigation

9 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

0.6 deficiencies per inspection

Georgia average: 1.4 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Thrive at Augusta

The most recent inspection on September 10, 2024, found a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to enforce its pet policy, which resulted in a resident falling and breaking an arm due to an unleashed dog. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving staff training, abuse prevention, medication management, and policy enforcement, with substantiated complaints including physical and verbal abuse of residents and missing controlled medications. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for several substantiated cases involving abuse by staff, inadequate staff training, and failure to follow screening policies for private sitters. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with staff oversight and policy enforcement, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Thrive At Augusta Plan 3
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Georgia

Thrive at Augusta is located in Martinez, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
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Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
GA

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Places of interest near Thrive at Augusta

Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Martinez's city center to Thrive at Augusta's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at Fury's Ferry Plaza)

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Penalties and fines

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

Penalty History

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Compare Assisted Living around Augusta The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

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Thrive at Augusta
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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.

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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.

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Barclay House of Augusta
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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.

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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.

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Augusta Gardens Senior Living & Memory Care
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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.

Martinez72Yes 38 Studio21-Ms Cathy Harville23301.3
Brookdale Augusta
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.

Augusta (Kennelworth)48Yes 30 Studio11A+Priscilla Bulluck19231.2
Comfort Keepers
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.

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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.

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