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Camellia Gardens of Life Care
804 South Broad Street Box 1959, Thomasville, GA 31792 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115570
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 11 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 13
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $7,020
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 2, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | May 2, 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 16, 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 31 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 0. How to read these citations
11 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
May 2, 2025: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| E | F-0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
March 16, 2023: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| E | F-0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
February 17, 2022: 1 citation (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/25/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2025 | E | K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | E | K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | D | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | F | K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/19/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | E | K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | F | K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | E | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 05/02/2025 | F | E-0001 | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/13/2025 |
| 03/16/2023 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| 03/16/2023 | F | K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
| 03/16/2023 | D | K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/14/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | $7,020 | — |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.6 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.59 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.88 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.14 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.01 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.24 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 37.9 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 20 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 83
- Average residents per day
- 72.8
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- May 12, 1994
- County/parish
- Thomas
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
31 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON, JONI | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICKS, JEFFRY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FENLON, PATRICK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JACKSON, JONI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICKS, JEFFRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FENLON, PATRICK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| RICKS, JEFFRY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Camellia Gardens of Life Care. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.