nursing home in Dahlonega, GA

Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation

200 Mountain Park Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533 · (706) 482-3000

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation at a glance

Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation is a 60-bed non-profit nursing home in Dahlonega, Georgia (Lumpkin County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Georgia average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 53.8% per year (state average 46%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
60
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Ethica Health
Medicare-certified since
June 26, 2015
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Lumpkin County
CMS Certification Number
115724

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.3 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.6 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.40 hrsGeorgia average3.56 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.40 hrs3.56 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.67 hrs0.50 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.36 hrs2.14 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.16 hrs3.10 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)53.8%46%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)45.5%44.5%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility0Georgia average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)059Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)023Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)050.680.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Georgia average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$12,749$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds60111107
Average residents per day599086
Occupancy97.7%81.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.7%Georgia average3.2%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.7%3.2%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8%5.6%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15.3%19.9%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)5.4%2.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.6%0.9%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.3%15.3%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)19.4%15.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.1%5.6%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)7.7%11.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)20.4%20.5%19.5%Average
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)10.6%15.8%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.3%95%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.9%91.4%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility88.3%Georgia average80.3%U.S. average82%
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine: this facility vs. Georgia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityGeorgia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)88.3%80.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 9, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 12, 2026
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 17, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 17, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0929
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 17, 2025
March 12, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 28, 2023
March 12, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 28, 2023
March 12, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 28, 2023
March 12, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 28, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CLINICAL SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
COMMUNITY ANCILLARY SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2015
HEALTH CARE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/23/2014
RINGER, DAVE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2015
WOODS, JAILYN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/15/2025
CABLE, PAUL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/14/2003
DENNIS, KATHRYN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/17/2015
NICHOLS, JOSEPH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE11/19/2024
ROLLINS, RONNIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/14/2003
WALL, JOSEPH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE03/14/2003
WARNOCK, RALPH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE06/23/2020
MOODY, TERESA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/06/2022
SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/06/2022
HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/23/2014
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2015
LAMBERT, RENO
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
CLINICAL SERVICES INC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2015
LAMBERT, RENO
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
RINGER, DAVE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
WILLIAMS, RHONDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/17/2026
WOODS, JAILYN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/07/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation's rating?

Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Ethica Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Chelsey Park Health and Rehabilitation is at 200 Mountain Park Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533. Phone: (706) 482-3000.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.