AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

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How AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares

AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 89-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Metter, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (36.2%) is above the Georgia average of 20.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Metter, the local average is 2.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 36.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 20.1% (80% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (36% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.9% (32% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the Georgia average of 24.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Metter

Metter sits in Candler County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

1,960 (18.1%)

Median age

40.2 years

Median household income

$36,955

Median home value

$89,800

Demographics for Candler County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Metter.

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