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Perimeter Rehab Suites: Abuse Response Failures - GA

Healthcare Facility
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview
Atlanta, GA

Federal inspectors cited the lapse as immediate jeopardy, the most serious level of harm under Medicare's inspection system, meaning the failure put residents at risk of serious injury or death.

The facility had multiple layers of security designed to keep residents from wandering out unsupervised. Most exit doors required special knowledge or a code to open. Elevator doors locked automatically when a wander guard sensor came near and sounded an alarm when opened. Code pads were installed at each elevator. Several exit doors near rooms 205, 225, and 249 were built to hold for 15 seconds before releasing, each with special locking arrangements.

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The door the contractor left open bypassed all of it.

A facility administrator told inspectors that a contractor had been brought in to work on an exterior wooden fence. When he finished, he left without relocking the exit discharge door he had used to access the area. When asked whether the contractor had his own key, the administrator said no. The contractor would have had to retrieve a key from the facility staff and return it when he was done. He didn't.

The facility did not discover the unlocked door on its own. Inspectors found it.

For two weeks, any resident who reached that door, including those the wander guard system was specifically designed to protect, could have walked out.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview from 2025-12-19 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: Official federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Editorial process: AI-synthesized regulatory data, reviewed for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: August 4, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY HARBORVIEW in ATLANTA, GA was cited for abuse-related violations during a health inspection on December 19, 2025.

The facility had multiple layers of security designed to keep residents from wandering out unsupervised.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY HARBORVIEW?
The facility had multiple layers of security designed to keep residents from wandering out unsupervised.
How serious are these violations?
These are very serious violations that may indicate significant patient safety concerns. Federal regulations require nursing homes to maintain the highest standards of care. Families should review the full inspection report and consider whether this facility meets their safety expectations.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in ATLANTA, GA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY HARBORVIEW or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 115270.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check PERIMETER REHABILITATION SUITES BY HARBORVIEW's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.


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