In the first quarter of 2026, Parkside Post Acute and Rehabilitation was recognized as Gwinnett County’s largest nursing home, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
According to data, Parkside offered 167 beds, which is 59 more than the county average during the same period. The facility accommodated an average of 151.4 residents throughout the quarter.
The center received a 1 out of 5 overall rating from CMS, which is below the Georgia nursing home average of 2.7.
Life Care Center of Gwinnett was recorded as the second largest with 163 beds, while Pruitthealth – Lilburn was third with 152 beds.
As of the first quarter of 2026, Parkside Post Acute and Rehabilitation had incurred a total of $8,512 from two fines and received two penalties.
There were 10 for-profit nursing homes in Gwinnett County, Georgia, in total.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate the nation’s population of older adults is rising as the number of younger people decreases. From 2020 to 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The U.S. older adult population has expanded significantly over the past century, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found nearly half of people in this group, about 28 million individuals, may need long-term services and supports. The study also projects that over one-third may eventually require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education organization. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkside Post Acute and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 2 | Life Care Center of Gwinnett | 5 |
| 3 | Pruitthealth – Lilburn | 1 |
| 4 | Cambridge Post Acute Care Center | 1 |
| 5 | Life Care Center of Lawrenceville | 2 |
| 6 | Pruitthealth – Lanier | 3 |
| 7 | Mesun Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 8 | Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett | 3 |
| 9 | Salude – the ART of Recovery | 5 |
| 10 | Pebblebrook Health Center at Park Springs | 3 |
| 11 | The D Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing | 5 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data is available here.
