AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
300 CEDAR ROAD, Metter, GA 30439
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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 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.8%) is above the Georgia average of 19.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% 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: 33.8% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (69% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.5% — better than the Georgia average of 25.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Metter.
How is AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.8% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's rating advantage in Metter?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AZALEA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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