Best-Rated Nursing Homes in De Kalb County, GA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in De Kalb County, GA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Lenbrook
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 01 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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A.G. Rhodes Home Wesley Woods
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 44 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,018 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Briarwood Health Center by Harborview
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Harborview Decatur
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $6,292 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth - Lithonia
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Pruitthealth - Virginia Park
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 43 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $8,788 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Crossings at East Lake of Journey
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $53,565 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Georgia Regional Atlanta LTCInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 09 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them.
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Decatur Center for Nursing and Healing
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 16 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Tucker Operating Company
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 29 min a day with each resident (Georgia average 3 hr 34 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $30,000 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in De Kalb County, GA
What is the best-rated nursing home in De Kalb County, GA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Lenbrook ranks first in De Kalb County, GA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in De Kalb County, GA?
18 homes in De Kalb County, GA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in De Kalb County, GA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data