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Camellia Gardens of Life Care has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include professional and compassionate nursing/cna staff. Some reviewers note concerns about failure to assist residents with feeding as required by care plans (mentioned by 2 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.
Camellia Gardens of Life Care receives high praise from many families for its professional, compassionate nursing staff and clean facility environment. However, there are serious, specific reports regarding neglect in basic care, such as failure to assist with feeding and poor nutritional standards, which prospective families should investigate thoroughly. While many visitors report positive experiences, the contrast between glowing reviews and critical accounts of patient neglect suggests inconsistent care quality.
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“The nurses are compassionate, the CNA‘s are as compassionate as well. Jennifer, the admitting administrator, has been awesome. The resources are amazing.”
“My mother had lost 20lbs staying here. The food was awful and she said it was always delivered cold. When she asked for more or something else she was told either that's all they have or there was no more to give her.”
“It has come to my attention that the patient charts are a suggestion at best. My brother needs help eating, and while it is in the chart, no one has helped.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Camellia Gardens has recurring issues across multiple care areas, with families filing complaint reports about safety hazards, infection control, medication management, and care quality. The facility shows persistent problems with fire safety systems and sprinkler maintenance appearing in multiple surveys, alongside concerns about resident safety and adequate nutrition. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring safety and care issues warrants careful consideration during any visit.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 2, 2025
$7,020
Camellia Gardens of Life Care
for profit
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 125 of 194
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