Camellia Estates
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained, and home-like facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 82 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Camellia Estates is highly recommended for its clean, home-like environment and exceptionally friendly staff, particularly in the physical therapy department. However, families should verify that the facility's clinical capabilities match their loved one's specific medical needs, as it may not be suitable for residents requiring constant IV medication.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
82 reviews analyzed“Camellia Estates is consistently praised by visitors for its clean, spacious, and welcoming environment, with many noting that it feels more like a home than a sterile facility. Families frequently highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the effectiveness of the physical therapy department in supporting resident recovery. While the facility is highly regarded for its atmosphere and service, potential residents should be aware that it may not be equipped to handle complex medical needs such as constant IV medication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean, well-maintained, and home-like facility
- Warm, attentive, and friendly nursing and support staff
- Effective and encouraging physical therapy department
- Efficient and welcoming visitor check-in process
Concerns
- Inability to handle complex medical needs (e.g., constant IV meds)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed that you have a 100% response rate to online reviews; how do you use that feedback loop to improve the daily experience for residents?
- 2Given that the facility is quite intimate with 30 residents, how do you ensure that medication management remains precise and error-free for everyone?
- 3Since the reviews highlight such a wonderful, home-like environment, what specific social activities or programs are currently the most popular among your residents?
- 4I understand you excel at physical therapy, but how do you determine if a resident's medical needs—such as complex IV requirements—might exceed the level of care you are equipped to provide?
- 5With your 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team maintains that high level of attentiveness during the evening and weekend shifts?
- 6Could you walk me through your process for addressing the specific health inspection findings from this past year to ensure the highest standard of care moving forward?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapy department is the absolute best. They ask questions, listen attentively, and are very encouraging to Mother in a positive way.”
“Not a sterile or "facility" feel, but more homey.”
“My memee's room is so spacious and kelp clean. There are no urine smells or mold smells. It is a very nice place for the elderly.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
3
measures
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
Camellia Estates has 8 federal deficiencies across 3 surveys with all issues corrected by the facility. The most recurring problems involve nutrition and dietary services (food safety and meal quality) and infection control practices. Food safety issues appeared in both 2020 and 2024 surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in this area. Additional deficiencies included care planning, medication labeling, fire safety, and COVID vaccination compliance, but these appear to be isolated incidents.
Feb 19, 2026Routine5
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 14, 2024Routine4
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 6, 2023Routine1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 25, 2023
$3,533
Fine
May 25, 2023
$3,533
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Camellia Estates
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Beebe Family
48 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 9 of 48
Ownership & Management
Owners
Elton G Beebe Sr Irrv Grndchildrens Tr
Owner · Organization
Medico LLC
Owner · Organization
Beebe, Bobby
Owner
Stallard, David
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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