Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay

Nursing Home

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay

ELLIJAY, GA 30540 View Map
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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)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 24m per day

This home provides 5% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

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

Occupancy Rate
84%
Occupied Beds
84 of 100
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
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.

54 visits/inspections

8 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

7 routine inspections

6 other visits

6 life safety inspections

Results

20 with issues

34 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:March 21, 2025
Type:Follow Up

93 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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
20
3
+37%
-5%
+7%
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.

GA 31545
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
20
1
+3%
-22%
+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

GA 31701
32
No
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

GA 30260
50
No
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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 Nurse1810.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse249.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant737.8 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 Assistant7127318,09391100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse213247,01091100%9.2
Registered Nurse153184,18191100%10.3
RN Director of Nursing4041,5877077%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,4777785%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant5271,4198290%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,2137077%7.1
Respiratory Therapist6068307279%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist5056217481%6.2
Qualified Social Worker4045747077%7.5
Dietitian1015646470%8.8
Nurse Aide in Training1014796066%8
Nurse Practitioner1014585864%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2024305156%8.3
Administrator1014255965%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1121657582%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112422%11.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 20
Citations per inspection
6.67

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

14 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 3
500% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

3 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

17 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.3
29% worse 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. 25.6
47% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.5%
46% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.5%
47% worse 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 23.7%
48% worse 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 1.4%
56% 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 1.6%
75% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
40% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.3%
71% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
45% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
92% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.9%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.5%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.5%
15% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
71% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.4%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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
61% lower 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 $16K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. 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.