Archbold Living Camilla
37 South Ellis Street · Camilla, GA · 31730 · 2293368377
156 certified beds Government - County Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,345 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 11, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 11, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $6,500 |
| February 11, 2025 | Fine | $10,845 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115266 · certified since July 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.