Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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.
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center is administered by Gerialean Cooper.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 142 | 21 | This facility has 576% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (142 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 576% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 57 | 17 | This facility has had 235% more total inspections than the Georgia average (57 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 235% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; 23 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 48 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Georgia average: 0.7
Georgia average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
17,549 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 153 | 198 | 24,658 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 172 | 184 | 12,773 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,453 | 79 | 86% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 17 | 22 | 1,291 | 89 | 97% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,168 | 68 | 74% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 875 | 65 | 71% | 8.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 526 | 68 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 514 | 77 | 84% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 499 | 68 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 490 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 26, 2024 · $54K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
78% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (78% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Atlanta's city center to Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The William Breman Jewish Home | NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 96
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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 | 2 | 93 | A+ |
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 | - | 49 | A+ |
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 | 115296 | ||||
| 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 | 1 | 136 | - |
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 | 4 | 115 | - |
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 | ||||
| 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 | 3 | 21 | - |
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 |
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center is in the Dixie Hills neighborhood of Atlanta.
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 71.6%.
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center has been operating for approximately 53 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center can be reached at mhakeem@sgmays.org.
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center is registered as a non-profit in GA.
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