Best Nursing Homes in Atlanta, GA

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Atlanta, GA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Atlanta, GA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Atlanta, GA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Georgia average is: 54.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
The William Breman Jewish Home
NH
SNF
Atlanta (Buckhead)
96
Facility 96
GA AVG 87
Rank #246 / 661
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #6 / 152
+21%
4.97
Facility 4.97
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #12 / 180
+14%+40%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #50 / 183
3.3
Facility 3.3
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #48 / 183
293A+
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 41
Rank #596 / 838
Jeffrey Gopen
$13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #54 / 169
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #19 / 169
70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #12 / 169
115022
Lenbrook
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Ne Atlanta
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 87
Rank #446 / 661
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #91 / 152
+2%
6.64
Facility 6.64
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #5 / 180
+38%+87%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
2
Facility 2
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #5 / 183
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #15 / 183
-49A+
57
Facility 57
GA AVG 41
Rank #238 / 838
Mark Kill
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #3 / 169
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #1 / 169
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #58 / 169
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The A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods
NH
MC
SNF
Atlanta (Victoria Estates)
150
Facility 150
GA AVG 87
Rank #67 / 661
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #39 / 152
+13%
4.55
Facility 4.55
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #18 / 180
-12%+28%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #128 / 184
13
Facility 13
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #75 / 183
4.3
Facility 4.3
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #86 / 183
1136-
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 41
Rank #357 / 838
Christina Phangestu
$19.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $19.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #14 / 169
$9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #22 / 169
46.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 46.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #125 / 169
115002
Pruitthealth – Virginia Park
NH
HOS
SNF
Atlanta (Druid Hills)
128
Facility 128
GA AVG 87
Rank #101 / 661
89.8%
Facility 89.8%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #46 / 152
+12%
3.40
Facility 3.40
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #90 / 180
-7%-5%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #132 / 184
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #114 / 183
6.3
Facility 6.3
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #134 / 183
4115-
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 41
Rank #311 / 838
Anthony Grant
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #58 / 169
$7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #44 / 169
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #58 / 169
115531
Budd Terrace
NH
SNF
Atlanta (Clifton Road Northeast)
250
Facility 250
GA AVG 87
Rank #10 / 661
--
3.94
Facility 3.94
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #32 / 180
+35%+11%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 184
30
Facility 30
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #154 / 183
6.0
Facility 6.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #119 / 183
-401-
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 41
Rank #300 / 838
John Pulliam
$13.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #51 / 169
$11.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 08/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #8 / 169
82.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 82.2%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #6 / 169
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Westminster Commons
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ne Atlanta (Midtown Atlanta)
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 87
Rank #271 / 661
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #26 / 152
+16%
3.89
Facility 3.89
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #32 / 180
+4%+9%
$23.5k
Facility $23.5k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #159 / 184
35
Facility 35
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #170 / 183
8.8
Facility 8.8
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #173 / 183
-84-
93
Facility 93
GA AVG 41
Rank #4 / 838
-
$8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #109 / 169
$4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #113 / 169
50.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #104 / 169
115674
PruittHealth – West Atlanta
NH
HOS
SNF
Atlanta (Center Hill)
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 87
Rank #117 / 661
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #75 / 152
+6%
3.17
Facility 3.17
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #117 / 180
-21%-11%
$12.4k
Facility $12.4k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #144 / 184
46
Facility 46
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #179 / 183
7.7
Facility 7.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #165 / 183
1102-
51
Facility 51
GA AVG 41
Rank #300 / 838
Susan Sullivan
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #82 / 169
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #74 / 169
55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #65 / 169
115512
Fulton Center for Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Atlanta (Hammond Park)
109
Facility 109
GA AVG 87
Rank #163 / 661
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #66 / 152
+7%
2.98
Facility 2.98
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #142 / 180
-44%-16%
$105.4k
Facility $105.4k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #176 / 184
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #129 / 183
5.8
Facility 5.8
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #117 / 183
594-
55
Facility 55
GA AVG 41
Rank #260 / 838
Michael Ostrozynksi
$9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #85 / 169
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #94 / 169
50.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #103 / 169
115569
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Atlanta (Dixie Hills)
206
Facility 206
GA AVG 87
Rank #22 / 661
--- -41%-
$54.0k
Facility $54.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #168 / 184
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #180 / 183
9.6
Facility 9.6
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #179 / 183
321-
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 41
Rank #522 / 838
Kathi Laxton
$15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #38 / 169
$6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #48 / 169
43.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 43.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #135 / 169
115542
Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
E Atlanta (Briarcliff Heights)
120
Facility 120
GA AVG 87
Rank #117 / 661
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
GA AVG 80.3
Rank #55 / 152
+10%
4.34
Facility 4.34
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #21 / 180
-33%+22%
$45.5k
Facility $45.5k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #165 / 184
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #80 / 183
4.7
Facility 4.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #94 / 183
4106-
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 41
Rank #22 / 838
David Small
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $12.8M
Rank #64 / 169
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $5.7M
Rank #46 / 169
58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG 54.8%
Rank #46 / 169
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 20 analyzed for Atlanta.

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Overview of The William Breman Jewish Home

The William Breman Jewish Home is a warm and welcoming community who  encourages residents to stay active and healthy during their elderly years. The person-centered rehabilitation home offers a list of social, recreational, and educational programs and activities for seniors to sign up for so they could nurture their interests. The William proudly offers personalized care that is designed to meet the needs of its residents professionally and compassionately.
The skilled nursing home offers an array of wellness-centered services such as cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, and respiratory rehabilitation; focusing on outpatient short-term rehabilitation.

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Lenbrook

3747 Peachtree Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
Overview of Lenbrook

Lenbrook is a 60-bed nursing home and continuing care retirement community on Peachtree Road in Atlanta. The facility runs at about 82 percent occupancy and typically serves residents coming in for short-term rehabilitation, with most stays lasting roughly four months. The property includes both high-rise and villa-style units.

Lenbrook sits on Peachtree Road in Atlanta and operates as a 60-bed nursing home and continuing care retirement community. The facility maintains about 82 percent occupancy, drawing most of its residents for short-term rehabilitation after hospitalizations, typical stays run around four months. The property offers both traditional high-rise rooms and villa-style apartments.

The location is not ideal for walking. The neighborhood’s walkability score of 57 means most visitors and families will want a car. The community offsets this with valet parking and keeps a clinic on-site for routine medical needs.

Nursing staffing averages just over seven hours per resident per day. Certified nursing assistants provide the bulk of that, about three and a half hours, followed by licensed practical nurses at roughly 90 minutes and registered nurses for under an hour. Five dining options, housekeeping, scheduled programming, and acceptance of both Medicare and private pay round out the available services.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions department to check on current villa or high-rise vacancies, ask about the short-term rehab schedules, or coordinate a time to see the dining venues.

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Overview of The A.g. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Atlanta’s top nursing home that offers an exceptional level of service is The A.G. Rhodes in Wesley Woods; they proudly approach nursing care as a person-centered service. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents so that they maintain comfort in a homey environment. The Rhodes Home is the ideal place for families looking for a well-established community that guarantees a compassionate accommodation. 
Services offered in the nursing home are surgical recovery, skilled nursing, therapeutic rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. They also provide horticultural therapy, music therapy, and therapy pool– to name a few programs that keep residents stimulated with each step closer to recovery.

Contact The A.G. Rhodes Wesley Woods

Overview of Pruitthealth – Virginia Park

Pruitthealth defines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. As it will be your new home, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. Pruitthealth in Virginia Park is a wonderful community that listens, understands, and provides– whatever it is that residents need.
The nursing home boasts its exceptional quality of living found in its cutting-edge technology that helps with rehabilitation purposes, a team of dedicated attentive staff providing a cozy atmosphere, and personalized care plans designed to cater to one’s specific needs.

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Overview of Budd Terrace

Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods is a skilled nursing community that welcomed and is comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. It’s guaranteed as a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best of the best senior care. Budd Terrace is where residents can thrive and live the best life possible. 
Budd offers two primary levels of care– long-term and short-term care. They provide a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants. 

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Overview of Westminster Commons

Westminster Commons is an excellent care provider in Atlanta, GA, providing residents with top-notch short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing care. Residents here can maintain their well-being and peace of mind knowing that an exceptional care team is available 24/7 to offer them assistance and attend to their emergencies. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy services available on-site, residents are well-equipped to get back on their feet as quickly as possible and maintain their overall functioning.

Residents living with the challenges of dementia are given personalized care plans tailored to make their lives more comfortable and much easier. To ensure residents are well-cared for even in the final phase of their lives, the community also provides compassionate hospice care services to help them spend their later years comfortably and pain-free. At Westminster Commons, they are committed to providing every resident with care and support as unique as them.

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Overview of PruittHealth – West Atlanta

Pruitthealth defines the standard of a premium nursing home and rehabilitation center. As it will be your new home, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. Pruitthealth in West Atlanta is a wonderful community that listens, understands, and provides– whatever it is that residents need.
The nursing home boasts its exceptional quality of living found in its cutting-edge technology that helps with rehabilitation purposes, a team of dedicated attentive staff providing a cozy atmosphere, and personalized care plans designed to cater to one’s specific needs.

Contact PruittHealth – West Atlanta

Overview of Fulton Center for Rehabilitation

Fulton Center for Rehabilitation is an upscale nursing home in Atlanta. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents as they feel right at home as quickly as possible. Fulton Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Community features at Fulton are as high-end as their level of service. Fulton offers a list of specialized services with 24/7 skilled nursing, wound care, diabetic care, bariatric care, hospice or palliative care,  stroke recovery, and kidney disease management.

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Overview of Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center

At 1821 Anderson Ave NW in Atlanta’s Dixie Hills neighborhood, Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center operates as a 206-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility under Kathi Laxton’s ownership and Gerialean Cooper’s administration.

Affiliated with PruithHealth, the facility has served residents for 53 years. Services include 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation programs, personalized care plans, and an active resident council. Current census is predominantly Medicaid (84.9%). Medicare admissions average 1 to 2 months; private-pay residents typically remain 1 to 2 years. Average length of stay across all payers is 385 days.

Since 2017, inspectors documented 142 deficiencies; an annual average of 15.8 violations, 587% above Georgia’s typical 2.3 per year. Seven years of health inspections produced 48 citations, ranked #189 of 191 Georgia facilities.

Citation severity includes three serious violations (compared to state average 0.5), significantly above norm.

A July 2025 complaint investigation identified nine deficiencies affecting 21 residents. Substantive findings involved failure to timely report and investigate substantiated sexual abuse allegations, missed medication doses affecting multiple residents, absent dignity accommodations (no urinary drainage supplies), insufficient supervision correlating with resident falls, and infection control lapses.

An October 2024 complaint survey documented eight deficiencies including improper background checks, infection control failures in equipment handling, antibiotic stewardship documentation gaps, and nonfunctional resident call systems.

A June 2024 routine inspection cited twelve violations spanning environment safety, staff licensing deficiencies, medication administration errors exceeding acceptable rates, unnecessary psychotropic medication continuation, and pest infestation.

Federal penalty imposed June 26, 2024: $54,000 civil money penalty.

Total staff of 432 (75 employees, 357 contractors) generates a 2.44:1 staff-to-resident ratio exceeding state average. However, registered nurse hours remain at 26 minutes daily, 13% below state; with weekend RN coverage just 11 minutes, 45% below state benchmark. Licensed practical nurse and certified nursing assistant roles are heavily contractor-dependent: 93% of LPNs and 77% of CNAs work through temporary staffing.

Payroll comprises 41.3% of revenue, substantially below the 51–61% indicator of operational adequacy.

Long-stay depressive symptom prevalence reaches 0.4% (95% better than state), yet functional decline affects 22% of residents (worse than state). Vaccine coverage shows critical gaps: pneumococcal vaccination 74.2% (19% worse than state), influenza vaccination 47.7% (50% worse). Occupancy contracted from 90.5% in 2019 to 71.6% in 2024; a July 2025 census recorded 10% occupancy.

The facility holds a 1-star CMS rating (61.1% below Georgia average), reflecting compliance violations, abuse reporting failures, medication safety concerns, occupancy decline, and federal financial penalty.

Contact Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer

Fountainview Center for Alzheimer is a 120-bed memory care nursing home in Atlanta, Georgia, operated by David Small. The facility has served the Briarcliff Heights area for over 54 years, with residents staying an average of three years and maintaining 88% occupancy.

Over nine years of inspections, the facility recorded 25 deficiencies, 2.8 per year, compared to Georgia’s state average of 4.9. A July 2025 revisit survey confirmed correction of all deficiencies from the prior May survey, including pressure ulcer prevention and pain management. One substantiated complaint in December 2024 resulted in no violations. The facility reports no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions.

Certified nursing aides provide 2 hours 31 minutes of direct care daily per resident, placing it in Georgia’s top 30. Total nursing hours average 4 hours 20 minutes per day, 20% above the state average and the 26th highest among Georgia skilled nursing facilities. Registered nurse coverage runs 15 minutes daily, reflecting the facility’s focus on long-term memory care rather than acute care.
The facility operates 24-hour skilled nursing with on-site geriatric psychiatry, rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice services. Performance data shows 33% better outcomes than state benchmarks for fall prevention and clinical complication management. The facility holds Medicare and Medicaid certification.

Older adults needing extended memory care and psychiatric support will find a setting focused on stability and dementia management. The facility’s long-standing presence in the community reflects its capacity to sustain care over extended resident tenures.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Atlanta Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $5,784,735.00 (Georgia avg: $3,638,041.78)
  • Avg home costs: $8,364,917.26 (Georgia avg: $5,495,238.39)
  • Avg occupancy: 84.98% (Georgia avg: 79.11%)
  • Avg bed count: 149 (Georgia avg: 114)
  • Avg home revenue: $14,284,322.43 (Georgia avg: $13,789,527.17)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • PRUITTHEALTH - VIRGINIA PARK: 92.19% occupancy, 128 beds, $14,967,288.00 home revenue, $6,169,188.00 payroll costs, $7,437,633.00 home costs.
  • FULTON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION LLC: 88.72% occupancy, 109 beds, $10,111,475.00 home revenue, $2,970,128.00 payroll costs, $7,644,039.00 home costs.
  • SANDY SPRINGS HEALTH AND REHAB CTR: 88.18% occupancy, 157 beds, $3,339,405.00 home revenue, $328,057.00 payroll costs, $1,726,349.00 home costs.
  • SANDY SPRINGS CENTER FOR NURSING AND: 88.18% occupancy, 165 beds, $2,443,332.00 home revenue, $597,185.00 payroll costs, $1,613,873.00 home costs.
  • 3002 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEA: 69.50% occupancy, 179 beds, $11,262,484.00 home revenue, $3,591,585.00 payroll costs, $7,792,591.00 home costs.
  • PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY H: 89.33% occupancy, 240 beds, $19,788,165.00 home revenue, $7,792,314.00 payroll costs, $9,920,254.00 home costs.
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MetricAtlantaGeorgia
Avg payroll costs$5,784,735.00$3,638,041.78
Avg home costs$8,364,917.26$5,495,238.39
Avg occupancy84.98%79.11%
Avg bed count149114
Avg home revenue$14,284,322.43$13,789,527.17
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
PRUITTHEALTH - VIRGINIA PARK92.19%128$14,967,288.00$6,169,188.00$7,437,633.006.49%70.03%23.48%
FULTON CENTER FOR REHABILITATION LLC88.72%109$10,111,475.00$2,970,128.00$7,644,039.008.03%72.22%19.75%
SANDY SPRINGS HEALTH AND REHAB CTR88.18%157$3,339,405.00$328,057.00$1,726,349.0013.27%69.83%16.90%
SANDY SPRINGS CENTER FOR NURSING AND88.18%165$2,443,332.00$597,185.00$1,613,873.0017.59%66.23%16.18%
3002 SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF BUCKHEA69.50%179$11,262,484.00$3,591,585.00$7,792,591.008.53%63.20%28.27%
PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY H89.33%240$19,788,165.00$7,792,314.00$9,920,254.006.78%64.76%28.46%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Atlanta, GA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Georgia Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 20 nursing homes in Atlanta, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Atlanta, GA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Atlanta, GA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Atlanta, GA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.