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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

460 AUBURN AVENUE N.E., ATLANTA, GA, 30312
(404) 523-1613
186 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
186
State license
LTC1060974
CMS facility ID
115585
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
Street address
460 AUBURN AVENUE N.E.
City / state / ZIP
Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone
(404) 523-1613
State license #
LTC1060974

Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed for 186 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 128 senior care facilities in Atlanta and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation 49 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $113,074 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Wellington Health Care Services
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Administrator
Kimnie Bennett

Registered owners & officers

Wellington Healthcare Services Iii, Lp
Direct owner · Partner — 100% stake — since 2015
Andrews, James
Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2015
Andwell Investments, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Prescott, David
Managing employee — since 2018
Rees, Heather
Indirect owner — since 2017
Rewell Investments, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Wellington Healthcare, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Wiii Gp, Llc
Partner — since 2015

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1995-07-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$113,074 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-17
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$294 per day (≈ $8,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 93% private/other
Occupancy
95% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
8% below the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
186
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-17Health inspection1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-26
2025-11-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-12-11
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-12-11
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-12-11
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)
2025-04-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0574
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-20
2024-11-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0554
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0582
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0644
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-12-17
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-17
2024-05-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-30
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0600
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0641
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0740
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0745
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0790
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0835
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-04-30
2023-10-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-11-27
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-11-27
2023-08-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-05
F-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-09-05
2026-04-17Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-05-22
K-0225
D · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2026-05-22
2025-11-17Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-12-09
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-09
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-09
2025-04-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0331
D · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-05-20
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-20
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-20

Federal penalties

2024-03-11Fine$107,075
2023-08-28Fine$3,176
2023-08-21Fine$2,823
Total fines$113,074
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115585.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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