Ellijay, GA

Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,593 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1362 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA

(706) 635-7881

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

110

Certified beds

Average residents

95

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Michael Feist

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.92

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.27

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.38

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

48%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
2.2
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
2.0
1.2 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
91.2%
3.4 pts better
93.4%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.5%
95.0%
1.5 pts better
95.5%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
3.2%
2.2 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
9.6%
6.2 pts better
11.4%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.3%
5.9%
3.4 pts worse
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.5%
20.7%
7.2 pts better
19.6%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.1%
21.4%
18.3 pts better
16.7%
13.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 35.1%
17.9%
17.2 pts worse
16.3%
18.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.1%
16.2%
9.9 pts worse
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.1%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
2.5%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.7%
16.1%
8.6 pts worse
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
6.2%
3.9 pts better
5.1%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
80.4%
9.3 pts better
81.7%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.5%
12.2%
4.7 pts better
12.0%
4.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
2.2%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.4%
78.2%
2.2 pts better
79.7%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.7%
24.2%
5.5 pts better
23.9%
5.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-31 · Fire 2025-01-31

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-30 · Fire 2023-04-30

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (7 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-16 · Fire 2021-12-16

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K221 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-03-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-03-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-04-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-07

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-04-15

G · Actual harm 2023-04-30

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-06-14

G · Actual harm 2023-04-30

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-06-14

G · Actual harm 2023-04-30

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-06-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-06-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-30

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-06-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,963 2023-04-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,963

Fine

$5,315 2023-04-30

Fine

Fine · fine $5,315

Fine

$5,315 2023-04-30

Fine

Fine · fine $5,315

Fine

Ownership

Parkside Holding Company LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2019-01-16
Feist, Michael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2019-01-16
Fromm, Stefan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-04-01
Fromm, Stefan

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-04-01
Jacobowitz, Kalman

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-01-16
Jacobowitz, Kalman

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-03-18
Jacobowitz, Kalman

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-01-16
Mermelstein, Howard

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-01-16

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