Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center

    1821 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.5ยท32 reviews

    Compassionate clean engaging care facility

    I'm very pleased with the attentive, compassionate staff-nurses, therapists and the dietitian helped my mom regain appetite and mobility; the 24/7 professional care, clean odor-free rooms and family-like atmosphere felt safe. Engaging activities (music, chair yoga, choirs, art, bingo, spiritual services), improving meals and a well-trained, friendly team make this a facility I gladly recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.53ยท(32)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.6
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive frontline staff
    • Skilled physical and occupational therapy program
    • Engaged and empathetic therapists
    • Comprehensive activity program (music, choirs, yoga, art, spiritual services)
    • Personalized dietary support and menu variety
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and spacious rooms
    • 24/7 nursing availability and rehabilitation focus
    • Security and entry-sign procedures
    • Warm, family-like atmosphere and resident camaraderie
    • Positive community recognition and media visibility

    Cons

    • Inconsistent service delivery across units
    • Maintenance and renovation backlog
    • Gaps in communication and administrative processes
    • Missing or unreliable in-room communication devices
    • Allegations of missing personal belongings and weak inventory controls
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Slow management responsiveness and perceived retaliation risk
    • Cleanliness issues and intermittent odor concerns
    • Inconsistent medication administration and clinical oversight
    • Variable meal quality and dining consistency
    • Gaps in resident supervision and call-response systems

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center present a mixed but distinct pattern: many families and patients praise the facilityโ€™s rehabilitative strengths and compassionate frontline staff, while others raise operational and consistency concerns. The most consistent positives are the facilityโ€™s therapy programs and the interpersonal care delivered by nurses, aides and therapists. Several accounts describe effective PT/OT outcomes, dietitian involvement that supported appetite and recovery, and clinicians who were empathetic and helpful during stays. Multiple reviewers also highlighted 24/7 nursing availability, a warm, family-like atmosphere among staff and residents, and visible community engagement through musical programs and media recognition.

    Activity programming and social offerings are frequently cited as strengths. The center supports a broad slate of activities โ€” chair yoga, community choirs, musical performers, art and faith-based services โ€” which contributed to resident engagement and perceived quality of life, particularly before COVID-related interruptions. Families also noted organized event planning and courteous dining staff; some reviewers reported that meals improved over time and that individualized dietary support benefited residents.

    At the same time, a notable set of operational weaknesses recurs across reviews. Service consistency appears variable across units and shifts: accounts mention irregular staff attentiveness, missed clinical tasks, and gaps in medication administration and overall clinical oversight. Administrative and communication processes drew criticism as well โ€” examples include problems with sign-in/logging procedures, check-in/out coordination, and unreliable in-room communication devices. These process gaps have downstream effects on safety and family confidence.

    Property security and facility condition are additional areas of concern. Several reviewers raised allegations of missing personal belongings and described weaknesses in inventory or property-control practices. Maintenance issues and an unfinished renovation program were cited alongside intermittent cleanliness and odor concerns in some common areas. While some families described clean, spacious rooms and well-maintained interiors, others observed dated sections, a neglected courtyard, and areas in need of refurbishment.

    Management responsiveness and customer service show a split perception. Some families found administrators responsive and open to feedback, while others described slow follow-up, inaccurate answers from managers, and concerns about retaliatory behavior when complaints were raised. A small number of accounts referenced regulatory attention and protective-services involvement; these underscore the importance of confirming current compliance status when evaluating a facility.

    Overall, Sadie G. Mays demonstrates clear strengths in rehabilitation, therapeutic staff engagement, and activity programming that can support recovery and quality of life. However, prospective residents and families should be aware of recurring, facility-level issues: inconsistent service delivery, administrative and communication gaps, property-security concerns, and uneven cleanliness and maintenance. When considering this facility, it is advisable to tour multiple areas, ask specific questions about medication management, inventory controls, staffing patterns, and recent corrective actions, and review current regulatory records to get a complete operational picture.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1821 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA, 30314.

    About Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center

    Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center sits at 1821 Anderson Ave NW in Atlanta, Georgia, and has been around since 1947 thanks to Sadie Gray Mays, who set up the nonprofit organization behind it, and the building opened in 1967 and has seen some repairs and updates, like a new roof, a fixed-up exterior, and renovations for the dining room, lobby, shower rooms, and some resident rooms that are still happening, so things are gradually getting brighter and more comfortable for everyone living there. The place has 206 beds for skilled nursing and rehab, and folks can find care for the long haul or stay for a short while if they're resting up or getting therapy, since the center offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus there are respite and hospice services for folks who need them, and the staff says they're committed to easing pain and supporting families with end-of-life care. The staff at Sadie G. Mays say they work to make a caring and respectful space for every resident, seeing each person as an individual and giving personalized attention, and they admit family members are a big part of how things work around there, so there's usually a strong sense of support. They've had over 77 years serving seniors and those needing rehabilitation in the Atlanta area, and though they aren't accredited by the Better Business Bureau, they are proud to be members of the Atlanta Association for Convalescent Aged Persons, Inc., and are always trying to keep the quality of their care up to the highest standards. Inside, you'll find an activity program meant to engage minds, bodies, and spirits, so residents have things to do, and meals are served in a renovated dining room. Services include skilled nursing care, long-term care, rehabilitative therapy, hospice, respite care, and a bunch of social activities, and the main goal seems to be to help residents feel comfortable, respected, and as healthy as possible every day.

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    Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1821 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

    No, Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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