Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
1362 South Main Street · Ellijay, GA · 30540 · 7066357881
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Michael Feist
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
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.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2023
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.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115683 · certified since July 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.