Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
Nursing Home · Ellijay, GA
CMS certification number115683
Contact & location
1362 South Main StreetEllijay, GA 30540
Gilmer County
- Phone
- (706) 635-7881
- ZIP code
- 30540 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 110
- Residents per day
- 104.4 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Parkside Operating Company LLC
- Chain
- Michael Feist (7 facilities, avg 3.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 2003
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.92 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.91 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.26 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.33 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 38.1 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 5, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 25 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-03-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-30 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-01-31 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-01-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-01-31 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2024-03-07 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-15 |
| 2023-04-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
| 2023-04-30 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-06-14 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Feist, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jacobowitz, Kalman (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Mermelstein, Howard (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Parkside Holding Company LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Jacobowitz, Kalman (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fromm, Stefan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobowitz, Kalman (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fromm, Stefan (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay?
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.
How many beds does Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay have?
It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.
Has Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay?
It is part of Michael Feist and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay?
(706) 635-7881. The facility is located at 1362 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.