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Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing
78 Opal Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
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.
Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Cartersville, Georgia, certified for 118 beds and caring for about 109 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 13, 20 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bartow Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 18 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.2 | 24.3 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 45.8% | 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: 18 Dec 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×25 E ×10 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Infection control inspection | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | 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 | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
| 16 Jul 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2022 |
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 45.8%, RNs 36.4%; 0 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 | 21.1% | 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 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.4% | 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: for-profit, individual. Chain: Empire Care Centers (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yyes Op LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/19/2019 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 17% | 08/19/2019 |
| Yw Georgia 4 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 18% | 08/19/2019 |
| Ggi Equities LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2025 |
| Ensh Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Ggi Equities LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Starlight Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Yw Georgia 4 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| Yyes Op LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
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 Bartow County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC | Cartersville | 74 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 24.3 | $7K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation | Cartersville | 124 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12.1 | — | 19 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Bartow County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing been cited for?
38 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 Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing?
It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Yyes Op LLC, Starlight Healthcare LLC and Yw Georgia 4 LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 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.