Powder Springs Center for Nursing & HealingCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
- CCN
- 115538
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 208
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers
- Residents per day
- 194
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Georgia is 4. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $16,802 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Cobb County median | Georgia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 13 homes in the county, 356 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Georgia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 9 Jan 2026 | 3 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Jun 2024 | 1 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 20 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | C | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 20 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 15 Apr 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Aug 2022 |
| 15 Apr 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 15 Apr 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2024 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 22 Apr 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2024 | Fine | $7,701 | |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Fine | $5,636 | |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Fine | $3,465 | |
| 15 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | 2 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Georgia median | Georgia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.19 | 3.40 | 3.56 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.14 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.77 | 2.90 | 3.10 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 22.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Georgia median
- 45.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 18.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.8% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.4% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- PS Operator LLC
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (20 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Springs Operating LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10 Dec 2020 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Cobb County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Village | Austell | 2 of 5 | 5 | $64,718 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC | Austell | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 15 May 2026 | |
| Pruitthealth - Austell | Austell | 1 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Pruitthealth - Marietta | Marietta | 4 of 5 | 3 | $8,948 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Sandtown Health and Rehabilitation | Marietta | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | Smyrna | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr | Kennesaw | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 18 Jul 2025 | |
| Roselane Health Center by Harborview | Marietta | 2 of 5 | 10 | $6,682 | 18 Feb 2026 | |
| Tower Road Post Acute, LLC | Marietta | 1 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing | Marietta | 1 of 5 | 5 | $7,901 | 15 Jun 2025 | |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb | Marietta | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC | Marietta | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Georgia Department of Community Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Georgia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing (CCN 115538). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/powder-springs-center-for-nursing-healing-powder-springs-ga-115538/
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Questions
- When was Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 9 Jan 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Empire Care Centers. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Georgia as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.