Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
1362 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 · (706) 635-7881
For profit - Limited Liability company · 110 certified beds
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 5, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 5, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 5, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.March 5, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.March 5, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 31, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.March 7, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.March 7, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 7, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.March 7, 2024 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.March 7, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.92 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 104.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wildwood Health and Rehab Talking Rock · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Scenic View Baldwin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Union County Nursing Home Blairsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge Blue Ridge · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth - Lanier Buford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.