Skilled nursing · Thomasville, GA

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care

804 SOUTH BROAD STREET BOX 1959, Thomasville, GA 31792

3 / 5CMS 83 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

56

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Camellia Gardens Of Life Care carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Georgia state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 13.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.56 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 37 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Georgia DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.56
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
37%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
13.5%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Georgia state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.56
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.58
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
37%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
11%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
13.5%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
16.3%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
5.9%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$7,020 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID115570
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
ChainIndependent
Beds83
Avg residents73

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Georgia DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Camellia Gardens Of Life Care?

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Camellia Gardens Of Life Care been cited for resident harm?

It has $7,020 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Camellia Gardens Of Life Care appears in the record section above.

Does Camellia Gardens Of Life Care use antipsychotic medications?

13.5 percent of long-stay residents at Camellia Gardens Of Life Care are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 16.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Camellia Gardens Of Life Care's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Georgia state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Camellia Gardens Of Life Care?

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care is located at 804 SOUTH BROAD STREET BOX 1959, Thomasville, GA 31792. Phone: (229) 226-0076. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Camellia Gardens Of Life Care a special focus facility?

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $7,020 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Camellia Gardens Of Life Care's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Camellia Gardens Of Life Care has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Camellia Gardens Of Life Care compare to other Thomasville skilled nursing facilities?

Camellia Gardens Of Life Care holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56. The full Thomasville directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Thomasville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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