Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
Ellijay, Georgia · CCN 115683
14 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 63
- Surveys
- 14
- Harm or worse
- 9
- Immediate jeopardy
- 6
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 110
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- MICHAEL FEIST
- County
- Gilmer · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 2003
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 96 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
Mar 5, 2026
249 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.92 | 3.35 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.91 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 45.9% | 46.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G312.0% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1144.0% | E28.0% | F936.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F7582×
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- F8042×
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6231×
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF656Apr 30, 2023
Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, the facility failed to implement appropriate interventions on the care plan for two of 45 sampled residents (R) (R#39 and R#20) related to (1) pain management during wound care for R#39 resulting in harm; and (2) assessment of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) access site after dialysis treatment for R#20. Findings included: A review of the policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, dated March 2023 revealed the policy was to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are… […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF676Apr 30, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to develop, and implement a plan related to effective communication goals for one of 45 sampled residents (R) (R#55) as it relates to provide care and services for activities of daily living as it related to communication and offering a functional communication system. This failure resulted in psychosocial harm related to R#55 experiencing emotional distress, crying often, and frustrated when she was not able to communicate daily needs with facility staff. Findings included: A review of the clinical record revealed that R#55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA). […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF697Apr 30, 2023
Based on observation, record review, interview, and review of facility policy Pain Management the facility failed to stop and address verbal expression of pain during wound care for one of three residents (R) (R#39) observed for wound care. The facility staff failed to recognize the need for modified approaches/interventions when R#39 experienced severe pain during wound care treatment resulting in harm for R#39. Findings included: Policy titled Pain Management revised on 1/24/23 revealed the facility must ensure that pain management is provided to residents who require such services, consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences. Pain Assessment: 2. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Mar 7, 2024
Based on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to hire qualified dietary staff certified to serve food in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. The potential for foodborne illnesses could affect 84 of 85 residents. Findings include: Interview on 3/06/2024 at 10:36 am with the Food Service Director revealed he did not know about two essential areas needed to keep residents safe from foodborne illnesses, the appropriate dish machine temperatures to ensure clean, sanitized dishes and utensils, or the safe holding temperature for meals served to residents on their trays. Review of the Food Service Director's employee file revealed no certification for Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or safe food handling card. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Mar 7, 2024
Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to serve the appropriate quantities of food according to the prescribed dietary recipe. The deficient practice had the potential for malnutrition and could affect 84 of 85 residents receiving an oral diet from the kitchen. Findings Include: Observation on 3/5/2024 from 11:46 pm to 12:02 pm, the Dietary Cook placed chicken and dumplings, and peas on two resident's plates using a 3-ounce (oz) sized ladle for the chicken and dumplings. When asked about the size of the serving ladle, the Dietary Cook immediately grabbed a 4 oz ladle. She stated that the 4 oz ladle will be used to serve the meal/meat, then the 3 oz ladle will be used to fill the bowl with just the liquid. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 63 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 5, 2026Standard5 findings
- Jan 31, 2025Standard and complaint4 findings
- Mar 7, 2024Complaint5 findings
- Apr 30, 2023Standard11 findings · 3 harm
- Jul 23, 2021Complaint3 findings
- Oct 14, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Nov 29, 2018Standard8 findings
- Aug 16, 2018Complaint1 finding
Show the 6 earlier surveys
- Jul 2, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Jan 12, 2018Standard6 findings
- Sep 8, 2017Complaint6 findings · 6 harm
- Jan 5, 2017Standard7 findings
- Mar 26, 2015Standard2 findings
- Mar 15, 2012—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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