SeniorCareRanked
Georgia/ATLANTA
54
Fair

RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD

1980 ARROW STREET, SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD is a 100-bed for profit - corporation nursing home located in ATLANTA, Georgia. It has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 54 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 42.3%. This facility has no recorded fines. 4 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the RELIABLE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score54/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating3/5 stars (= Average than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.2 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.22 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover42% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies4 (= Average than avg 4)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.2
RN hours/resident/day0.22
Staff turnover42.3%
RN turnover0%

Facility Information

Beds100
Avg residents91.1
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainRELIABLE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Deficiencies (last inspection)4
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD reports 3.2 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 42.3% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

4 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.