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Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab At Ellijay

1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ELLIJAY, GA, 30540
(706) 635-7881
parksideellijay.com
110 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1362 South Main Street
Ellijay, GA 30540
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
110
State license
LTC10611232
CMS facility ID
115683
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab At Ellijay
Street address
1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET
City / state / ZIP
Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone
(706) 635-7881
Website
parksideellijay.com
State license #
LTC10611232

About this facility — Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab At Ellijay

Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab At Ellijay is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Ellijay, Georgia. It is licensed for 110 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Ellijay 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 Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab At Ellijay 39 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Michael Feist
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Melinda Huff

Registered owners & officers

Parkside Holding Company Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2019
Feist, Michael
Indirect owner — since 2019
Fromm, Stefan
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2023
Jacobowitz, Kalman
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — since 2019
Mermelstein, Howard
Indirect owner — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
2003-07-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-03-05
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$468 per day (≈ $14,230/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
58% Medicaid · 31% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
84% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
47% above the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
110
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2025-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-17
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-17
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (30 citations)
2024-03-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F-0806
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-04-15
F-0908
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-04-15
2023-04-30Health inspection11 citations
F-0655
E · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0656
G · Actual harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0676
G · Actual harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0697
G · Actual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-06-14
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-14
2026-03-05Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-04-23
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-04-23
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-04-23
2025-01-31Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0221
D · No harm found
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Corrected 2025-03-17
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-17
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-17
K-0371
D · No harm found
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-17
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-03-17
2023-04-30Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-14
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-14
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 115683.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.5253 ratings on Google
★★★★★Vickie Baldwin · 2026-06-12 · via Google

“My dad has been a patient here at Parkside for the past several weeks. When I say that this is the absolute best skilled nursing facility in the state, you can believe it. I have had loved ones in several, and as a registered nurse I have the background to assess how they are doing. They have taken such good care of my dad, honestly working miracles with him. The therapists are top notch, the nurs…”

★Matt Oates · 2026-06-24 · via Google

“We transferred my mother here last week to stay and build some strength after leaving the ER before coming home to do at home care. Although staff was nice, the facility was depressing. The room was smaller than a 15x 15 storage locker. There were no clear instructions and staff would keep their head down even if you were standing in front of them for assistance. OT/PT schedules, nursing and medic…”

★★★★★Billy Vandergriff · 2026-06-16 · via Google

“This is the most positive and family experience that you will ever have.The staff are doing the best for your help and Janet is the hardest working and caring person you've ever met. The food is amazing here and very nutrintonal. The concierge Lisa makes the best snacks everyday. I absolutely love this place”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
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