AZALEA HEALTH CENTER BY HARBORVIEW

Azalea Health Center by Harborview is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 1600 Anthony Road in Augusta, Georgia (ZIP code 30904), within Richmond County. The facility operates under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a licensed capacity of 99 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Azalea Health Center by Harborview holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. This overall rating reflects performance across three individual rating categories. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, the staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and the quality measure rating is 1 out of 5. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, meaning this facility falls below the national average in all measured categories. CMS star ratings are based on data reported to and verified by federal regulators, and they are updated periodically as new inspection and performance data become available. Azalea Health Center by Harborview accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal insurance programs covering skilled nursing care for eligible individuals. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their families should contact the facility directly at (706) 738-3301 to confirm current insurance acceptance, bed availability, and specific coverage details. When compared to national benchmarks, Azalea Health Center by Harborview receives ratings that are below the national average across all CMS-measured domains. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 1-star overall rating indicates performance in the lowest tier among rated facilities nationwide. The staffing rating of 1 star and quality measure rating of 1 star similarly place the facility in the lowest tier in those areas, while the health inspection rating of 2 stars reflects performance that remains below the national average but falls one level above the lowest rating category. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in Augusta, Georgia may wish to review CMS's Care Compare tool for additional details, including inspection reports and staffing data specific to this facility.