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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
460 Auburn Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30312
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation, in Atlanta, Georgia, is certified for 186 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Wellington Health Care Services chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 12, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $113K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.1 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 56.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fulton Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 24 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.0 | 21.1 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.1% | 54.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $113,074 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (19 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Apr 2026, 17 Nov 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×2 D ×28 E ×7 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0693 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
| 10 Aug 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2024 | Fine | $107,075 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $3,176 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.1%, RNs 66.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.2% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.1% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.6% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: 460 Auburn Avenue Lp. Chain: Wellington Health Care Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andwell Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2015 |
| Rewell Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2015 |
| Wellington Healthcare, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 09/01/2015 |
| Wiii Gp, LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Fulton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraces At Peachtree Hills Place, The | Atlanta | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 28.0 | — | 3 May 2026 |
| The William Breman Jewish Home | Atlanta | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The | Atlanta | 138 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10.9 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Christian City Rehabilitation Center | Union City | 200 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Fairburn | Fairburn | 82 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 26.8 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Reliable Health & Rehab At Lakewood | Atlanta | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Westminster Commonsabuse icon | Atlanta | 90 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 38.9 | $23K | 22 May 2025 |
| Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation | East Point | 118 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 31.4 | $41K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 19 facilities in Fulton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation been cited for?
41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $113K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Andwell Investments, LLC, Rewell Investments, LLC and Wellington Healthcare, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.