Salude - the Art of Recovery
Scout 92Suwanee, GA · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Suwanee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,710–$10,780/mo
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Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
460 Auburn Avenue N.e., Atlanta, GA 30312 · Fulton County
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UnratedHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (181 of 186 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A Atlanta skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Atlanta, GA, with 186 certified beds and an average of about 181 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wellington Health Care Services network.
This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.
Staff provide about 3.00 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.12 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 6 federal fines totaling $121,894 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.00 hrs/resident/day)
- •$121,894 in federal fines
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Atlanta options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 186
- Avg. residents/day
- 181
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Wellington Health Care Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115585
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall ratingNot yet rated
Health inspectionsNot yet rated
StaffingNot yet rated
Quality measuresNot yet rated
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,710–$10,780/mo (median $9,490) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Atlanta prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.00
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.12
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 55.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- 6 ($121,894)
- Total penalties
- 6
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (46 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-17Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-11-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2025-04-11Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-04-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
2025-04-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-04-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | Fine | $107,075 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $3,176 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $2,470 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $2,117 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $4,233 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
460 Auburn Avenue N.e., Atlanta, GA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
How much does Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation cost?
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Atlanta, GA area typically runs $8,710–$10,780 per month (median $9,490, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
How is the staffing at Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.00 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation?
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation has 46 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 97% full (181 of 186 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation offer?
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation in Atlanta, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 186 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Your next steps — this week
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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