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Empire Care Centers
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Empire Care Centers operates 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 3,301 certified beds; the largest presence is in Georgia.
75% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 14.4 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $603K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Empire Care Centers | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 23 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 54.5% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 2 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 20 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 39 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 25 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 25 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 23 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 20 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 20 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 17 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 16 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Empire Care Centers operate?
20 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 3,301 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Empire Care Centers facilities rated?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 0 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 2. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Empire Care Centers been fined?
CMS lists 20 fines totalling $603K and 3 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.