Data last verified: August 2026
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center provides 24-hour skilled nursing care for seniors with chronic illness, disability, or post-acute needs, delivered by licensed nurses under a geriatric-certified Medical Director.
Skilled nursing care includes vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound management, and rehabilitative therapy in a residential setting.
Families starting the admissions process can confirm bed availability and insurance coverage before setting a transfer date.
Families evaluating skilled nursing options for a parent or spouse can get direct answers on availability and care planning from the Sadie G. Mays admissions team at 678-420-2946.
Skilled nursing care is a level of medical care that requires a licensed nurse or therapist to perform, order, or directly supervise, distinguishing it from custodial care that assists with daily activities like bathing or dressing alone.
Skilled nursing care includes IV therapy, wound care, injections, physical and occupational therapy, and ongoing monitoring of chronic conditions such as heart disease, renal disease, and post-stroke recovery. Medicare and most insurance plans require a documented skilled need, meaning the resident’s condition requires daily professional intervention that cannot be safely provided at home.
The facility provides 24-hour RN supervision, on-call physicians, and nurse practitioners, along with IV therapy (including PICC and central line management), MRSA and VRE treatment, wound management, and pain management.
The facility maintains a Wander Guard system for residents with cognitive impairment and provides restorative nursing services, on-site diagnostic lab and X-ray access, and coordination with contracted dental, psychiatry, podiatry, and optometry providers, so residents receive coordinated medical care without leaving the facility.
Residents recovering from surgery, stroke, or acute illness receive rehabilitative services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy seven days a week.
The facility’s nursing services team coordinates this rehabilitation.
Families whose loved one needs ongoing custodial support alongside skilled care can review long-term care options at the same facility, allowing residents to transition between care levels without relocating.
Service Category | What It Includes |
Clinical monitoring | 24-hour RN supervision, on-call physicians, geriatric-certified Medical Director |
Specialized treatment | IV/PICC therapy, MRSA/VRE treatment, wound and pain management |
Rehabilitation | Physical, occupational, and speech therapy, 7 days a week |
Safety systems | Wander Guard monitoring, restorative nursing, on-site lab and X-ray |
Residents qualify for skilled nursing care when a physician documents a medical need for daily professional intervention, most often following a hospital stay for stroke, fracture, cardiac event, or surgery, or due to a progressive condition such as advanced dementia or Parkinson’s disease.
The facility admits residents with chronic illness, post-acute rehabilitation needs, and long-term care needs, and matches each resident’s clinical, functional, and cognitive profile to an individualized care plan before admission.
Families noticing frequent falls, worsening chronic conditions, or medication mismanagement in a loved one can review the signs it’s time for a formal care needs assessment before contacting admissions.
Families uncertain whether a loved one needs skilled nursing versus a lower level of care should review the distinction between skilled nursing vs. long-term care.
The distinction in skilled nursing vs. short-term rehab is also worth reviewing, since the qualifying criteria and expected length of stay differ significantly between the two.
Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days per benefit period, but only after a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least three consecutive days.
In 2026, per the CMS 2026 Medicare Parts A & B fact sheet, Medicare Part A requires $0 coinsurance for days 1 through 20, $217 per day in coinsurance for days 21 through 100, and full resident responsibility for costs beyond day 100.
Benefit Period Days | 2026 Medicare Coinsurance |
Days 1-20 | $0 per day |
Days 21-100 | $217 per day |
Day 101 and beyond | Resident pays full cost |
Families can review the complete Medicare SNF coverage rules directly on Medicare.gov, so they can plan for coinsurance costs before a hospital discharge date arrives.
Families weighing Medicare timelines against a hospital discharge date can confirm coverage details with the Sadie G. Mays admissions team at 678-420-2946.
Georgia Medicaid covers long-term skilled nursing facility care without a fixed day limit for residents who meet Georgia’s 2026 income and asset thresholds — under $2,982 per month in income and under $2,000 in countable assets — along with the program’s separate medical-necessity and application requirements, so meeting the dollar thresholds alone does not guarantee coverage.
Families apply for Georgia Medicaid nursing home coverage through the Georgia Gateway portal or their local Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) office; the Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation Division licenses and inspects facilities but does not process Medicaid applications.
The state’s long-term services page details eligibility rules, waiver programs, and the application process.
Families navigating income and asset limits should review the full Georgia Medicaid guide for the 60-month look-back period and estate recovery rules that apply alongside these thresholds.
The facility completed a $3.2 million renovation in 2025 covering resident rooms, dining areas, shower rooms, and the facility exterior, reflecting continued investment in the physical environment where skilled nursing care is delivered.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating since 1947, the facility directs resources toward resident care rather than shareholder return, and families can review the facility’s current CMS Care Compare rating directly, including Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measure scores, before making a placement decision.
Families comparing the facility to other Atlanta facilities can review questions to ask during a tour to evaluate staffing levels, medication protocols, and how the facility handles corrective action after an inspection finding.
Families can begin admissions by contacting the admissions team directly, who verify insurance coverage and bed availability, typically within 24 hours of a hospital discharge planner’s referral. The admissions page outlines required documentation.
Residents transitioning from a hospital stay can also review respite care options during the intake conversation.
Dining services options are also available for review during the same intake conversation, detailed on the dining services page.
How do families know if a loved one needs skilled nursing care?
A physician’s documentation of a medical need for daily nursing or therapy services determines eligibility, most often triggered by a hospital discharge, a fall, or a progressive condition. Families should discuss the specific level of care with the resident’s hospital discharge planner or attending physician before admission.
Can residents choose their own physician at Sadie G. Mays?
Yes, residents may retain their own physician, subject to regulatory requirements governing physician visits inside a licensed nursing facility. Families should confirm during the admissions process whether the chosen physician already holds privileges at the facility or needs to establish them.
What insurance plans cover skilled nursing care at Sadie G. Mays?
Sadie G. Mays accepts Medicare, Georgia Medicaid, and most major private insurance plans. Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Georgia Medicaid covers long-term custodial and skilled care for residents who meet 2026 income and asset limits.
How long does Medicare cover a skilled nursing stay?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care per benefit period, following a qualifying 3-day hospital stay. Coverage requires a documented, ongoing skilled need; coverage ends earlier if a physician determines skilled care is no longer medically necessary.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing care is medically necessary care requiring licensed nursing or therapy—it can be short-term after a hospital stay or ongoing within long-term care. Long-term care describes the setting and duration, often blending skilled nursing with daily-living assistance.
Does Sadie G. Mays provide memory care for residents with dementia?
Sadie G. Mays’ skilled nursing program includes a Wander Guard monitoring system and restorative nursing services for residents with cognitive impairment, integrated into the facility’s broader skilled nursing and long-term care services rather than a separate, standalone memory care unit.
What happens after Medicare coverage for skilled nursing ends?
Once Medicare Part A coverage ends at day 100, or earlier if skilled need is no longer documented, residents are responsible for the full daily rate unless they qualify for Georgia Medicaid or have supplemental insurance that covers extended care.
How quickly can a resident be admitted after a hospital stay?
The Sadie G. Mays admissions team typically verifies bed availability and insurance coverage within 24 hours of receiving a referral from a hospital discharge planner, which supports a direct transfer from hospital to facility when a bed is available and coverage is confirmed.
Skilled nursing care at Sadie G. Mays combines 24-hour RN supervision, IV therapy and wound management, and rehabilitative therapy for residents with a documented medical need.
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days per benefit period at $217 per day after day 20 in 2026, and Georgia Medicaid covers long-term skilled care for residents who meet the $2,982 monthly income and $2,000 asset thresholds along with the program’s other eligibility requirements.
Families can confirm bed availability and insurance coverage directly with the admissions team before finalizing a transfer date.
Families ready to discuss a loved one’s care needs can reach the Sadie G. Mays admissions team at 678-420-2946.
