Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay
Ellijay, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115683) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 635-7881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status appears in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay is a 110-certified-bed nursing home in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, with an average of 104.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2003 and is organized as a For profit - Limited Liability company. It is part of a chain led by Michael Feist consisting of 7 facilities, with a chain average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, staffing rating 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 45.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 110 beds and has an average daily population of 104.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of a 7-facility chain led by Michael Feist, which has a chain average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7066357881 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7066357881 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115683?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.