Camellia Health & Rehabilitation
Claxton, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115598) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (912) 739-2245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record ($0.00 across 0 fines) and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is a 70-bed nursing home in Claxton, Georgia (Evans County), with an average of 60.3 residents. The facility is organized as a non profit - other operation and has been certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, Camellia holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measures (QM) rating of 2, and a staffing rating of 4.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Camellia is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 46.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation is certified for 70 beds and averages 60.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non profit - other facility and is part of the Ethica Health chain, which operates 50 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9127392245 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9127392245 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115598?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.