CAMELLIA GARDENS OF LIFE CARE

Camellia Gardens of Life Care is a long-term care facility located at 804 South Broad Street in Thomasville, Georgia (ZIP 31792), within Thomas County. The facility operates 83 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individually owned ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Camellia Gardens of Life Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting findings from state-conducted inspections over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average in terms of nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as resident mobility, pain management, and other tracked health outcomes. Camellia Gardens of Life Care is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (229) 226-0076 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared against national benchmarks, Camellia Gardens of Life Care presents a mixed profile across its rated domains. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting performance at a mid-range level relative to other certified nursing facilities nationwide. The staffing rating of 4 stars positions the facility above average in that category, while both the health inspection and quality measure ratings at 3 stars indicate performance consistent with national norms. Families and care coordinators researching facilities in the Thomasville area may find this data useful when evaluating placement options alongside other regional providers. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during the most recent assessment cycles available at the time of publication.