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Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC
321 Hospital Road, Canton, GA 30114
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC, in Canton, Georgia, is certified for 100 beds under government, county ownership and belongs to the Empire Care Centers chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 59.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cherokee Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.3% | 59.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Aug 2025, 5 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 5 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.3%, RNs 60.0%; 5 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 28.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 40.7% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.1% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Canton Center For Nursing And Healing Llc. Chain: Empire Care Centers (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensh Consulting LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 95% | 12/20/2021 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2021 |
| Ensh Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cherokee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | Canton | 100 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | $186K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Woodstock Center For Nursing and Healing LLCabuse icon | Woodstock | 171 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 11.7 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cherokee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC?
It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain. Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ensh Consulting LLC, Empire Care Centers LLC and Ensh Consulting LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Canton Center For Nursing and Healing LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.