Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

5.6% of the Medicare patients who left this home got back to the community and stayed there for at least 31 days — CMS rates that worse than the national rate. This is CMS’s risk-adjusted rate over 242 Medicare stays in Oct 2022–Sep 2024, and CMS’s own comparison — not ours.

Met the expected recovery: 69.5% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 197 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.55 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 85% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 35% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 110 beds and averages 104.4 residents a day — about 95% occupied, or roughly 6 beds typically open. It runs fairly full. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.92 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.91 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.26 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.33 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 4.16 on weekdays — 20% thinner on weekends — a notable drop. RN hours go from 0.98 to 0.74 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 46% is about the same as the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are more than at the previous inspection — worsening. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

25 citations, most serious first. The 13 most serious are shown; the remaining 12 are one tap away and print in full.

• Actual harm · Gcited before2023-04-30 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolated
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to implement appropriate interventions on the care plan for two of 45 sampled residents (R) (R#39 and R#20) related to (1) pain management during wound care for R#39 resulting in harm; and (2) assessment of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) access site after dialysis treatment for R#20. Findings included: A review of the policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, dated March 2023 revealed the policy was to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. The policy explanation and Compliance Guidelines revealed line numbered: The comprehensive care plan will describe, at a minimum, the following: a. The services that are…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Actual harm · G2023-04-30 · tag F0676 — failed to keep up residents' daily-living abilities — isolated
  Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop, and implement a plan related to effective communication goals for one of 45 sampled residents (R) (R#55) as it relates to provide care and services for activities of daily living as it related to communication and offering a functional communication system. This failure resulted in psychosocial harm related to R#55 experiencing emotional distress, crying often, and frustrated when she was not able to communicate daily needs with facility staff. Findings included: A review of the clinical record revealed that R#55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA). A review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] revealed R#55 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 15, indicating intact cognition; requires extensive 2+ person assistance with all Activities of Daily Living; and that R#55 receives an antidepressant seven out of seven days per week. A review of the care plan…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Actual harm · G2023-04-30 · tag F0697 — failed to manage pain — isolated
  Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy Pain Management the facility failed to stop and address verbal expression of pain during wound care for one of three residents (R) (R#39) observed for wound care. The facility staff failed to recognize the need for modified approaches/interventions when R#39 experienced severe pain during wound care treatment resulting in harm for R#39. Findings included: Policy titled Pain Management revised on 1/24/23 revealed the facility must ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences. Pain Assessment: 2. Based on professional standards of practice, an assessment or evaluation of pain by the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team (e.g., nurses, practitioner, pharmacists, and anyone else with direct contact with the resident) may necessitate gathering the following information, as applicable to the resident: g. Identifying activities,…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-03-05 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolated
  Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled Administration of Insulin, the facility failed to ensure professional standards were followed when preparing and administering insulin for one of 17 residents (R) (R142) receiving insulin from a pen device. The deficient practice had the potential to result in the resident receiving an incomplete insulin dose, which could lead to ineffective blood glucose control, and adverse clinical outcomes.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Administration of Insulin, updated 03/04/2026, revealed the Policy section documented: 6. Insulin pens will be primed prior to each use to avoid collection of air in the insulin reservoir. h. Prime the insulin pen: i. Dial 2 units by turning the dose selector clockwise. ii. With the needle pointing up, push the plunger and watch to see that at least one drop of insulin appears on the tip of the needle. If not, repeat until at least one drop appears. j. Injecting the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-03-05 · tag F0695 — failed to provide proper breathing / tracheostomy care — isolated
  Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Oxygen Administration, the facility failed to ensure that oxygen (O2) therapy was administered according to physician's orders for one of 17 residents (R) (R69) receiving oxygen. The deficient practice had the potential to place R69 at risk for respiratory complications, adverse clinical outcomes, and diminished quality of life.Findings include:Review of the facility's undated policy titled Oxygen Administration, last reviewed 1/2025, under Policy section documented: 1. Oxygen is administered under orders of a physician. 2. Personnel authorized to initiate oxygen therapy include physicians, RNs, LPNs, and respiratory therapists.Review of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed R69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including but not limited to pneumonia, pleural effusion, acute respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and congestive heart failure (CHF).Review of…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-03-05 · tag F0759 — failed to keep medication error rate low — isolated
  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent. Two medication errors were identified out of 31 opportunities observed, resulting in a medication error rate of 6.45 percent. This deficient practice had the potential to place resident (R) (R123) at risk for medical complications and a diminished quality of life.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration, updated 5/2022, revealed the Policy section documented: Ensure that the six rights of medication administration are followed: .c. Right dosage. e. Right time. 12. Compare the medication source (bubble pack, vial, etc.) with the EMAR to verify resident name, medication name, form, dose, route, and time.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) DD was observed administering 9:00 AM medications to Resident (R)123 on 03/04/2025 at 9:50 AM. She removed the medications from the source and placed them into a medication cup (aspirin, Orgovyx, tamsulosin HCl…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-03-05 · tag F0760 — failed to prevent significant medication errors — isolated
  Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensure that one of six residents (R) (R140) reviewed for medication administration was free from significant medication errors. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered to the correct resident, resulting in R140 receiving medications intended for another resident. This deficient practice had the potential to place the resident at risk for adverse drug reactions, medication side effects, and adverse clinical outcomes.Findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled Medication Administration, updated 5/2022, documented Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: .3. Identify resident by photo in the MAR (Medication Administration Record).10. Ensure that the six rights of medication administration are followed: a. Right resident; b. Right drug; c. Right dose; d. Right route; e. Right time; f. Right documentation.12. Compare the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-03-05 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — isolated
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions and Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Equipment, the facility failed to consistently implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and sanitize shared medical equipment (blood pressure machine and glucometer) between resident uses in four of 13 medication administration observations. This deficient practice had the potential to expose residents to harmful pathogens, increasing the risk of cross contamination, and spread of infections.Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Cleaning and Disinfection of Resident-Care Equipment, reviewed 01/06/2026, documented in the Policy section: 3. Staff shall follow established infection control principles for cleaning and disinfecting reusable, non-critical equipment. General guidelines include:.b. Each user is responsible for routine cleaning and disinfection of multi-resident items [NAME] each use, particularly before use for another…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-01-31 · tag F0623 — isolated
  Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, resident and staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure three of five residents (Resident (R) 8, R18, and R91) and/or their resident representatives (RR) out of a sample of 23 residents reviewed for facility initiated emergent hospital transfer were provided with written transfer notice that contained all required information. This failure has the potential to affect the residents and their RRs by not having the knowledge of where and why a resident was transferred, and/or how to appeal the transfer, if desired. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Transfer and Discharge (including [against medical advice] AMA) revealed the following (12) e. provide orientation for transfer or discharge to minimize anxiety and to ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge, in a form or manner that the resident can understand .(h) the Social Services Director, or designee, will provide copies of notices for emergency transfers to the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-01-31 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolated
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete the comprehensive care plan to include the use of oxygen for one of 23 sample residents (Resident (R) 20) reviewed for care planning. The failure had the potential for R20's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs not being met. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans, indicated .develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the residents comprehensive assessment. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 12/17/24 and located in the electronic medical record (EMR) under the MDS tab, revealed the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15 which indicated the resident…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-01-31 · tag F0755 — failed to provide safe pharmacy services — isolated
  Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY The facility failed to ensure medications were received in a manner that allowed administration for one of one resident (Resident (R) 91) reviewed for medication administration of 23 sample residents. This failure has the potential to cause R91 not to receive the therapeutic benefits of their prescribed medications. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Ordering and Receiving from Pharmacy, dated 10/01/19, revealed (1) medications and related products are received from the dispensing pharmacy on a timely basis. The facility maintains accurate records of medication order and receipt. Review of the facility's policy titled, Pharmacy Services, dated 2024, under the Compliance Guidelines section revealed the following (1). the facility will provide pharmaceutical services to include procedures that assure the accurate acquiring, receiving, dispensing, and administering of all routine and emergency drugs and biologicals to meet the needs of each resident, are consistent with state and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-01-31 · tag F0758 — failed to limit and justify psychotropic drugs — isolated
  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observations, record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to identify target behaviors for monitoring effectiveness of antipsychotic medication for one of five residents (Resident (R) 48) reviewed for unnecessary medications of 23 sample residents. This failure had the potential to contribute to unnecessary antipsychotic medication use in R48 who used the medication to treat behavioral symptoms of anxiety. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated policy titled, Use of Psychotropic Medication, revealed residents are not given psychotropic drugs unless the medication is necessary to treat a specific condition, as diagnosed and documented in the clinical record, and the medication is beneficial to the resident, as demonstrated by monitoring and documented of the resident response to the medication. 4. The indication for use of any psychotropic drug will be documented in the medical record. Review of R48's undated admission Record located in the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2024-03-07 · tag F0801 — widespread
  Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to hire qualified dietary staff certified to serve food in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. The potential for foodborne illnesses could affect 84 of 85 residents. Findings include: Interview on 3/06/2024 at 10:36 am with the Food Service Director revealed he did not know about two essential areas needed to keep residents safe from foodborne illnesses, the appropriate dish machine temperatures to ensure clean, sanitized dishes and utensils, or the safe holding temperature for meals served to residents on their trays. Review of the Food Service Director's employee file revealed no certification for Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or safe food handling card. His title was Food Service Director and did not claim to be a CDM. He corrected the surveyor twice when called CDM. Interview on 3/7/2024 at 10:54 am with the Human Resource Director revealed the Food Service Director does not have a CDM certificate or safe food handling card.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Part of a chain

This home belongs to MICHAEL FEIST — 7 facilities. Here is how its ratings compare with the chain’s average across all its homes: See the whole chain — ratings, flags, fines and finances →

A home rated well below its chain’s average can signal local problems; a chain with a low average across the board is a bigger pattern worth researching. CMS chain data under-reports private-equity and REIT ownership, so treat this as a floor, not the full picture.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 8 rows in the source record cover these 5 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted.

1 organizational owner listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

Follow the money — this home’s finances

Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.

This home reported $1.5M paid to related parties — landlords or management companies under common ownership — equal to about 12% of its total expenses. Money routed to affiliated companies can leave a home’s own books looking lean while owners still profit; it is the mechanism regulators watch most closely in private-equity and REIT deals.

Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2024. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.

Cost & finances

Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2024). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.

What families pay in GA