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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

460 Auburn Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30312

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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Atlanta, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(404) 523-1613
Last standard health inspection
April 17, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
186
Residents per day, on average
181.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
460 Auburn Avenue LP
Chain
Wellington Health Care Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Georgia average (39 vs 17).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

  2. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 17, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2024.

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  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 17, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.

    • Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 16, 2023 from $10,065 to $5,032.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on November 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 6 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.

    • Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0919 2 times since 2024.

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  6. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  8. 7 citations

    Health inspection on April 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0574. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

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  9. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 20, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 11, 2024 from $164,730 to $107,075.

  11. 9 citations

    Health inspection on November 8, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 16, 2023 from $9,926 to $10,065.

  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  14. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 16, 2023 from $15,270 to $9,926.

  15. 8 citations

    Health inspection on May 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 14, 2023 from $2,447 to $2,470.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 21, 2023 from $2,797 to $2,823.

  17. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from July 17, 2023 from $4,194 to $4,233.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 7, 2023 from $2,098 to $2,117.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 28, 2023 from $3,147 to $3,176.

  18. 9 citations

    Health inspection on March 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    21 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0835. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2024.

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  19. Fine

    March 11, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $107,075 on March 11, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.7 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.

  21. 2 citations

    Health inspection on October 13, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation last inspected?

CMS lists April 17, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation have?

CMS lists 39 health citations since October 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $107,075 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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