Camellia Health & Rehabilitation
700 East Long Street, Claxton, GA 30417 · Evans County · (912) 739-2245
70 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115598 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 25, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since May 2021, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.58 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.65 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Ethica Health, an affiliated group of 50 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
December 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility records, policies, incident reports, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate bed mobility assistance to prevent an avoidable accident, specifically, a fall for Resident (R1), resulting in harm to one of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 55. On [DATE], a determination was made that a situation in which the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation caused or had the likelihood to cause serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The facility's Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy for F760 on [DATE] at 3:13 pm. The noncompliance related to the Immediate Jeopardy was identified to have existed on [DATE]. [...]
- F Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled Pest Control, and the maintenance log, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program for the following seven of seven sampled rooms (A-11, A-9, A-10, A-6, A-16, A-20, A-21) on B-Hall, one of one guest bathroom, and in tone one one faciliy kitchen.
April 25, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, SKILLED NURSING SERVICES Equipment Management, the facility failed to maintain good repair of residents' wheelchair armrests and wheelchair backs for three (3) of four (4) residents, (Resident (R) (R8, R39, and R47), that were observed to be either missing, torn, or tattered in appearance.
March 27, 2025Complaint inspection, Infection control · 1 citation
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident family and staff interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to notify the responsible party of a resident's change in condition for one (1) of 20 sampled residents (Resident #5).
February 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, 'Skilled Nursing Services-Elopement', the facility failed to provide supervision and monitoring to prevent the elopement of one resident (R1) of three resident reviewed for elopement resulting in R1 walking out of the facility into the parking lot and falling onto the ground.
March 2, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 27, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wrote2. Review of the medical record revealed R#8 was an [AGE] year-old female, admitted in 2016, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Allow Natural Death (AND) code status, and Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 14. Review of diagnoses for R#8 included but were not limited to, Alzheimer's diseases unspecified, type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications, major depressive disorder recurrent mild, anxiety disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obesity, Review of the Physician Order revealed Oxygen (O2) 2 Liter per Minute (LPM) nasally (via n/c) continuously and check O2 Saturation every shift, Diagnosis (Dx) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a start date of 3/4/2020. Review of the Care Plan revealed care area/problem included: a. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and resident and staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Skilled Inpatient Services, Patients Plan of Care it was determined that the facility failed to invite one of 19 sampled Residents (R#1) to participate in care plan meetings.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure Resident (R)#24's Foley catheter bag was always kept below the level of the bladder to promote adequate drainage of urine. This affected one of two sampled residents observed with Foley catheters. Findings Include: Review of the electronic medical record for R#24 revealed the resident's diagnoses included obstructive uropathy, urinary retention, benign prostatic hypertrophy. The care plan for R#24, with an onset date of 1/14/21, indicated to position drainage bag below the level of the bladder. Observation on 5/25/21 at 9:13 a.m., revealed R#24 was sitting in a wheelchair with the resident's catheter bag inside a privacy bag hanging from the side of the wheelchair, not hanging below the level of the bladder. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident and staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Use of Oxygen Therapy the facility failed to follow the Physician's Order for one of four residents (R) (R#8) receiving oxygen therapy.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 5 on April 25, 2025, 3 on March 2, 2023.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.58 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.15 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.68 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.61 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.76 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.58 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.58 | 0.65 | 3.76 | 3.15 | 3.1% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.82 | 3.99 | 3.10 | 3.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.72 | 0.62 | 3.90 | 3.28 | 4.5% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.57 | 3.90 | 3.34 | 2.4% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Georgia
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.12 | $17.06 to $20.66 | 43,440 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.82 | $25.43 to $33.99 | 21,060 |
| Registered nurses | $44.98 | $38.02 to $51.12 | 100,950 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.7 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.1 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.3 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EVANS COUNTY LTC LLC. CMS links this home to Ethica Health, a group of 50 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Scholarships Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2025 | |
| Community Health Systems Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10/25/2005 | |
| Cable, Paul | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/14/2003 | |
| Dennis, Kathryn | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/17/2015 | |
| Nichols, Joseph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/19/2024 | |
| Peavy, Tiffany | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Rollins, Ronnie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/14/2003 | |
| Wall, Joseph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/14/2003 | |
| Warnock, Ralph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/23/2020 | |
| Clinical Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/25/2005 | |
| Fields, Heather | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/16/2025 | |
| Hooks, Tiffany | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/09/2026 | |
| Patel, Maulikkumar | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/01/2023 | |
| Peavy, Tiffany | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Clinical Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/12/2025 | |
| Hooks, Tiffany | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/13/2026 | |
| Patel, Maulikkumar | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 9, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 25, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2021: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 9, 2025: "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Tattnall Healthcare Center Reidsville, 13.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Glenvue Health and Rehab Glennville, 15.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Orchard Health and Rehabilitation Pulaski, 16 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Pleasant View Nursing Center Metter, 18.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Metter, 19.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Eagle Health & Rehabilitation Statesboro, 19.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Statesboro, 20.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation Statesboro, 20.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Camellia Health & Rehabilitation's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Camellia Health & Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Camellia Health & Rehabilitation get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 25, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Camellia Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Camellia Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Camellia Health & Rehabilitation?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Ethica Health. Legal business name: EVANS COUNTY LTC LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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