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Ethica Health
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Ethica Health operates 50 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 4,822 certified beds; the largest presence is in Georgia.
14% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 9.8 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $279K.
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 | Ethica Health | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 9 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 45.2% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 3 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 50 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 50 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 40 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 30 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 29 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 21 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 18 |
| 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. | 18 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 17 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Ethica Health operate?
50 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 4,822 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Ethica Health facilities rated?
14% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 12 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 4. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Ethica Health been fined?
CMS lists 20 fines totalling $279K and 2 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.