Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
Atlanta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115585) · 186 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $113,074
Phone: (404) 523-1613 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation reports total nurse hours of 2.97 per resident per day, including 0.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $113,074.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, certified by CMS since July 1995 for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 186 certified beds and an average daily population of 182.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.97, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.11. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $113,074.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 2.97, with 0.11 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 56.1%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $113,074.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 186 certified beds with an average daily population of 182.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5 scale; this facility scores 1 out of 5 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 4045231613 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; please contact the facility at 4045231613 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115585?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.