Azalea Health Center by Harborview
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5.0)
- High staff turnover (57%)
- High RN turnover (71%)
Bottom 25% in GA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Worst in HARBORVIEW HEALTH SYSTEMS chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While this facility has a standout activities department and highly skilled wound care nurses, the recurring reports of neglect and hygiene issues are deeply concerning. If you consider this facility, we strongly recommend unannounced visits during weekends and evenings to verify staffing levels and the quality of basic patient care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
29 reviews on Google“Azalea Health Center by Harborview receives highly polarized feedback, with many residents and families praising specific individual staff members for their dedication, while others report severe neglect and systemic issues. Critical concerns include reports of poor hygiene, inadequate staffing, and unprofessional conduct, which stand in stark contrast to the positive experiences shared regarding wound care and activities staff. Families should be aware of the significant disparity between the high praise for specific employees and the serious allegations of patient neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated wound care nursing team
- Engaging activities and events staff
- Specific, highly-rated individual CNAs and nurses
- Efficient admissions process
Concerns
- Severe neglect and poor hygiene (unbathed residents, unchanged briefs) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor quality, unseasoned, or unidentifiable food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional staff behavior (rudeness, phone usage, mocking residents) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your wound care nursing team is highly regarded; could you tell me more about how that specialized care is integrated into the daily routine?
- 2How does the facility ensure that residents are kept clean, comfortable, and attended to promptly throughout the day?
- 3What steps are being taken to improve the variety and nutritional quality of the meal service for the residents?
- 4Could you describe how the activities and events staff keeps the residents engaged and socially connected?
- 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition during the night shift?
- 6What is the best way for family members to stay in regular communication with the nursing staff regarding updates on our loved one?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My dad Mr Harlod Cummings has been at Azalea for 6 months. His CNA Tina Miller is amazing she go above and beyond for my dad”
“Beverly Fuller and Quemecka Callaway are the best wound care nurses I have ever had. I came from Florida and have been treated at other places in Augusta and these two ladies were able to get my wounds healed.”
“The Facility has a great staff on days and night. The down side is the staff minimal required personnel which means they are over worked. The food is a mystery ( unseasoned unidentifiable mush plates) every meal unless you request a sandwich.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints against this facility, leading to 12 deficiencies across recurring issues with medication management, fire safety systems, and emergency preparedness. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in fire safety and medication errors—including significant medication error rates—across multiple surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider before placement.
Apr 23, 2026Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nov 17, 2025Complaint2
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 16, 2025Complaint7
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Mar 16, 2025Routine15
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Apr 20, 2023Routine26
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Aug 12, 2021Routine2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Azalea Health Center by Harborview
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Harborview Health Systems
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 19 of 20 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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