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Camellia Gardens of Life Care was largest nursing home in Thomas County as of Q4 2023

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CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Camellia Gardens of Life Care stood out as the largest nursing home in Thomas County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 83 beds available, 16 more than the average in Thomas County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 69.6 residents during that period.

Camellia Gardens of Life Care had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Georgia.

During the quarter, Harborview Thomasville stood out as the second largest nursing home in Thomas County, with 68 beds available. Archbold Living Thomasville came in third place, with 64 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Camellia Gardens of Life Care achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were three for-profit nursing homes in Thomas County, Georgia.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Nursing Homes in Thomas County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Camellia Gardens of Life Care3
2Harborview Thomasville1
3Archbold Living Thomasville4
4Thomasville Health and Rehabilitation1

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