Camellia Gardens Of Life Care
Thomasville, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115570) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,020
Phone: (229) 226-0076 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,020.00, with 0 payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, first approved in 1994. The facility is licensed for 83 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 72.8 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,020.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Camellia Gardens Of Life Care is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records at time of compilation; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars out of 5, above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 37.9%. The staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,020.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 83 beds, with an average daily census of 72.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 12, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2292260076 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2292260076 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115570?state=GA for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.