Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Parkside Center for Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay

ELLIJAY, GA 30540 View Map

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Parkside Center for Nursing… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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Overview of Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
Parkside Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Ellijay provides rehabilitation services and skilled care in a comfortable and friendly environment. The facility is dedicated to providing a cozy environment while maintaining the sophisticated skills needed to help residents reach their goals. Parkside Ellijay is committed to ensuring that residents receive personalized quality care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.39/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 83.7%
Residents per day (avg) 93
Occupancy rate
83.7%
Residents per day (avg)
93

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$14.3M
Profit
$251.2K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$14,332,125.00
Profit
$251,188.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
41.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.1M
Total costs $14.1M
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

About this community

License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
March 18, 2019

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115683
County: GILMER
Accreditations: JCAHO Accreditation

Ownership & operating entity

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay is administrated by Ms DEBRA DARLENE MULLINS.

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pain Management
In-House Medical Specialists
Psychological Staff
Beautician
Barber
Satellite Television Services
Religious Services
Hospice & Palliative Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Gallery, Virtual Tour
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Our staff of master chefs is in constant consultation with our dietitian to ensure an exquisite menu that also fulfills the dietary needs of all our residents.

Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
72.2%
$21,596,220.00
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171.10
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Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC
81.7%
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Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30540
100
No
PARKSIDE HOLDING COMPANY LLC
83.7%
$14,329,344.00
$6,007,258.00
41.9%
92.60
3/5
3.3927
2/5
2/5
5/5
3
Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

GA 30830
103
No
MID GA HEALTH PROPERTIES LLC
50.0%
$5,255,251.00
$2,942,967.00
56%
72.30
2/5
3.7594
2/5
2/5
2/5
1
Altamaha Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
1

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Address ELLIJAY, GA 30540

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

159
Total Staff
147
Employees
12
Contractors
39,549
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 18 10.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 24 9.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 73 7.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
120 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.6%
of total hours from contractors
1,034 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 71 2 73 18,093 91 100% 7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 3 24 7,010 91 100% 9.2
Registered Nurse 15 3 18 4,181 91 100% 10.3
RN Director of Nursing 4 0 4 1,587 70 77% 7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4 0 4 1,477 77 85% 7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 5 2 7 1,419 82 90% 7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 5 0 5 1,213 70 77% 7.1
Respiratory Therapist 6 0 6 830 72 79% 6.6
Speech Language Pathologist 5 0 5 621 74 81% 6.2
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 574 70 77% 7.5
Dietitian 1 0 1 564 64 70% 8.8
Nurse Aide in Training 1 0 1 479 60 66% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 458 58 64% 7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 430 51 56% 8.3
Administrator 1 0 1 425 59 65% 7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 1 2 165 75 82% 2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 24 2 2% 11.9

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
12% below Georgia average
Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 20
20% above Georgia average
Georgia average: 16.6

6.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations
Complaint investigations 6 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Georgia average
Georgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 3
500% above Georgia average
Georgia average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 31, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
99 Total Residents
Medicare 40 (40.4%)
Medicaid 30 (30.3%)
Private Pay/Other 29 (29.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 13.3
29% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score 25.6
47% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average: 17.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 24.5%
46% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.5%
47% above Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.7%
48% above Georgia average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.4%
56% below Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.6%
75% below Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%
40% below Georgia average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.8%
45% below Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 1.5%
92% below Georgia average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.9%
4% above Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.5%
2% above Georgia average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 10.3%
71% above Georgia average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.5%

15% better than Georgia average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.6%

71% better than Georgia average
Influenza Vaccine 80.4%

Near Georgia average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
This home paid 61% less in fines than the state average.
Georgia average: $40K
Number of Fines 3
This home received 46% more fines than the state average.
Georgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Georgia average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Apr 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Apr 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Apr 30, 2023
$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.