Camellia Health & Rehabilitation

700 East Long Street · Claxton, GA · 30417 · 9127392245

70 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 63
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 71
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.733.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.820.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.10≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year52%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J December 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F December 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected January 5, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D 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.

    Corrected June 30, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021

    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 30, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected June 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 27, 2021

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected June 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115598 · certified since March 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.