East Lake Arbor
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Decatur, GA
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East Lake Arbor

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Decatur, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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East Lake Arbor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of East Lake Arbor

Led by administrator Gregory Forbes, East Lake Arbor is a nursing home in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia. The two-story community offers skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care and has served residents for 9 years. It has 103 beds, providing an established setting for both short-term and long-term care.

Skilled nursing, wound care, rehabilitation, personal care, concierge services, and companionship are all part of the community’s care. Residents receive an average of about 2 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care each day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. An active resident council also allows residents to share feedback on community policies, activities, and quality of life.

The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care. Residents stay an average of about 180 days. The population is a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. East Lake Arbor has an occupancy rate of 82%.

State inspections by Georgia’s Department of Community Health have mainly focused on care planning, documentation, infection control, resident rights, call-light response times, and building maintenance, including pest management. Families touring East Lake Arbor may want to ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations . The Oakhurst neighborhood has a Walk Score of 63, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 23.1% Below GA avg. ▼ 23.1% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.4% Below GA avg. ▼ 28.4% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 11.3% Below GA avg. ▼ 11.3% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 5.7% Above GA avg. ▲ 5.7% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 193rd out of 193 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 5m per day
Rank #193 / 193Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 193rd out of 193 homes in Georgia for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 193 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)
vs Georgia avg
-41%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +77% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 34m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 58m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 43m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 7m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▲ 11% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 35m per day ▲ 77% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
180 days
Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #183 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 666 homes in Georgia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #285 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 285th out of 669 homes in Georgia for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #167 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 870 homes in Georgia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #92 / 159Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 159 homes in Georgia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
84 / 103
Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceDecember 31, 2018
CountyDekalb
CMS Certification Number115482

Ownership & Operating Entity

East Lake Arbor is administered by Gregory Forbes.

Contact Information

Contact East Lake Arbor

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.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 135 deficiencies 58 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (543% above)
• Deficiencies per year (552% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (64% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 20, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 13521 This facility has 543% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (135 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 543% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2017. 152.3 This facility has 552% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (15 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 552% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.31.4 This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (2.3 vs. GA avg 1.4).↑ 64% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 5815 This facility has had 287% more total inspections than the Georgia average (58 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 287% more

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 20, 2025 annual inspection found 3 deficiencies including failure to follow care plans for mechanical lift transfers, feeding tube nutrition orders, and infection control for feeding tube residents.
  • The January 9, 2025 complaint investigation identified 9 deficiencies involving call light accessibility, resident rights, inaccurate fall coding, inadequate ADL care, medication cart security, restorative nursing, and infection control breaches.
  • The March 7, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated pest control deficiencies with live and dead roaches found in five resident rooms, confirming ongoing sanitation and infestation issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 5

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
31 Rank #170 / 194Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 194 homes in Georgia for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 194 GA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
6.2 Rank #140 / 194Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 194 homes in Georgia for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 194 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
3
329% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

3 critical citations Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

28 moderate citations Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 5 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 20, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 07, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 75
Employees 75
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 0.87 : 1
39% fewer staff per resident than Georgia average
Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1 Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1See full Georgia ranking
Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 9.3 hours
12% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 8.3 hours Georgia average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Georgia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 31,522

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 33 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3303314,44792100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse180187,70692100%10
Registered Nurse6062,09292100%10.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,0326672%8
Nurse Practitioner2026886470%8
Qualified Social Worker2025656773%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2025467177%6.8
Dental Services Staff2025456470%7.5
Administrator1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant1015006368%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1014896368%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist1014896470%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014695964%8
Dietitian1014436065%7.4
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 72%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 $54K Rank #175 / 195Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 195 homes in Georgia for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Georgia average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 195 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34% higher than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 3
46% more fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $54K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

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

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 30, 2024
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 4, 2023
$41K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.3
58% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.5
63% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.2%
52% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.0%
74% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.2%
61% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
62% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
18% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
66% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 61.6%
604% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.6%
13% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.95
11% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.22
38% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
28% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.2%
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.2%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 45.5%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 86
Medicare
5
5.8% of residents
Medicaid
69
80.2% of residents
Private pay or other
12
14% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M Rank #122 / 188Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 188 homes in Georgia for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$143.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #188 / 188Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$1.3M 14.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #185 / 188Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 51–63% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$9.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.7M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 11 months.

Admissions
186 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 38%
Private pay 16%
Medicaid 46%
Discharges
185 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 25%
Private pay 18%
Medicaid 57%

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-121-
43
Facility 43
GA AVG 39
Rank #395 / 870
Dustin Hoang
$14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #61 / 188
$7.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #48 / 188
50.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #94 / 188
115647
East Lake Arbor
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Decatur (Oakhurst)
103
Facility 103
GA AVG 87
Rank #183 / 666
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #92 / 159
+3%
2.08
Facility 2.08
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #193 / 193
-8%-41%
$53.6k
Facility $53.6k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #175 / 195
31
Facility 31
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #170 / 194
6.2
Facility 6.2
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #140 / 194
384-
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 39
Rank #167 / 870
-
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #122 / 188
$1.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #188 / 188
14.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 14.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #185 / 188
115482
North Decatur Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
SNF
Decatur
73
Facility 73
GA AVG 87
Rank #368 / 666
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #50 / 159
+12%
3.16
Facility 3.16
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #117 / 193
+97%-11%
$6.3k
Facility $6.3k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #130 / 195
14
Facility 14
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #86 / 194
4.7
Facility 4.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #101 / 194
-65-
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 39
Rank #276 / 870
Ga Nc 14, LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #129 / 188
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #131 / 188
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #99 / 188
115012
Glenwood Health Center by Harborview
NH
MC
SNF
Decatur
225
Facility 225
GA AVG 87
Rank #13 / 666
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #36 / 159
+16%
2.76
Facility 2.76
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #166 / 193
+16%-22%
$13.0k
Facility $13.0k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #152 / 195
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #187 / 194
6.0
Facility 6.0
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #128 / 194
3207-
68
Facility 68
GA AVG 39
Rank #115 / 870
Christopher Caballero
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #30 / 188
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #26 / 188
49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #96 / 188
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Georgia

East Lake Arbor is located in Decatur, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
GA

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

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

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake Arbor

What neighborhood is East Lake Arbor in?

East Lake Arbor is in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur.

Is East Lake Arbor in a walkable area?

East Lake Arbor has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at East Lake Arbor?

East Lake Arbor's occupancy is 82%.

Are pets allowed at East Lake Arbor?

No, East Lake Arbor has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for East Lake Arbor?

The team at East Lake Arbor can be reached at Eddecatur@summitsnf.com.

Does East Lake Arbor operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

East Lake Arbor is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of East Lake Arbor?

Gregory Forbes is the administrator of East Lake Arbor.

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