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Azalea Health Center by Harborview

Nursing Home Facility

1600 Anthony Road, Augusta, GA 30904

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Our Golden LivingCenter would like to extend you a warm welcome. Your doctor has recommended that you receive certain care, and we are happy that you chose us to provide you with that care. Our staff will review your doctor’s orders, and then you and your family will have an opportunity to help us plan how you can get the care that your doctor has ordered. Our comprehensive approach ensures our residents receive the most innovative and expert care possible, while our compassion and dedication keeps our focus exclusively on the individual.

Operated by Harborview Health Systems, which runs 20 communities in our directory.

With 99 beds, Azalea Health Center by Harborview is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Augusta average about 16 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Augusta average of roughly 77%.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Richmond County, GA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Azalea Health Center by Harborview. None of them caused harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 22, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    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.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 5, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Azalea Health Center by Harborview offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 99
  • Occupancy 91%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
  • Annual staff turnover 60%
  • Last health inspection April 2026

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