Westminster Commons

Nursing Home
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.

(404) 874-2233

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
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.
2/5
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 45m per day

This home provides 6% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 29m per day 30m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 39m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 6m per day 2h 9m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 47m per day 3h 6m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 86.7%
Residents per day (avg) 83
Occupancy rate
86.7%
Residents per day (avg)
83

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

58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$8.9M
Profit
$92.8K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$8,879,895.00
Profit
$92,801.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
41.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
Total costs $8.8M
Bed community size
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
93%
Occupied Beds
84 of 90
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 4, 2001

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115674
County: FULTON

Ownership & operating entity

Westminster Commons is administrated by Ms TRACY IVESTER.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Recreational Activities

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Health Programs

Types of Care at Westminster Commons

Nursing Home
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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.

64 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:July 8, 2025
Type:Re Inspection

102 deficiencies

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

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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Westminster Commons
SNF

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90
No
93
-
86.7%
$8,860,216.00
$3,650,295.00
41.2%
83.10
2/5
3.7569
2/5
2/5
2/5
2
35
-
-37%
+6%
+11%
Private Rooms
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SNF

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165
No
29
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87.1%
$20,770,652.00
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31.5%
139.70
1/5
3.0466
1/5
1/5
4/5
3
32
3
-60%
-14%
+11%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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118
No
56
WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES III, LP
94.7%
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38.1%
112.30
1/5
2.9183
1/5
1/5
2/5
5
41
7
-64%
-18%
+21%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Roswell Center for Nursing and Healing
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Roswell
268
No
82
HEINTZ, MARCI
74.2%
$29,450,678.00
$4,606,333.00
15.6%
189.10
1/5
2.8867
1/5
1/5
1/5
2
29
5
-5%
-19%
-5%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Atlanta (Buckhead)
179
No
83
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Places of interest near Westminster Commons

Address 2.8 miles from city center

Address 560 St Charles Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

115
Total Staff
114
Employees
1
Contractors
28,206
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse69.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse207.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant477.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
82 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
159 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4704713,67991100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse200204,73491100%7.9
Registered Nurse6062,4339099%9.7
Medication Aide/Technician7072,1288998%8.2
RN Director of Nursing2029306571%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1016117684%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5055816167%6.3
Nurse Practitioner3035496470%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1014766167%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014746167%7.8
Qualified Social Worker6064317178%6
Physical Therapy Assistant4042093943%5.2
Physical Therapy Aide3031984145%4.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0111592426%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist606781516%5.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist1011722%8.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 35
Citations per inspection
8.75

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

17 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations; and 17 of 35 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 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

34 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

1 minor citation More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Southeast Health Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
83 Total Residents
Medicare 11 (13.3%)
Medicaid 70 (84.3%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (2.4%)
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. 9.2
11% 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. 18.2
In line with 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 18.2%
8% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.1%
12% 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 19.4%
21% 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 0.3%
90% 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 5.7%
10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
44% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
23% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
83% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.0%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.1%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.34
7% worse 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. 2.52
28% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.4%
52% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 38.2%
51% worse 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. 37.7%
56% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 17.4%
43% worse 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. 25.0%
53% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 45.7%
10% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

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 $23K
41% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 2
In line with 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 $23K
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. Jan 22, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 26, 2023
$10K

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.

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