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Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr
1780 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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.
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Kennesaw, Georgia, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 97 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 14 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.0 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 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 50.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cobb Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.0 | 15.1 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.4% | 43.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 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 Jul 2025, 22 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×5 F ×4
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 Jul 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Feb 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 | 3 Apr 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2022 |
| 2 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 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 50.4%, RNs 46.2%; 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 | 11.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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. CMS groups this facility with 7 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Operating Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2023 |
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 Cobb County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb | Marietta | 130 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 11.5 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Marietta | Marietta | 119 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 15.1 | $9K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Sandtown Health and Rehabilitation | Marietta | 109 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 11.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Anderson Mill Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | Austell | 170 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10.6 | — | 15 May 2026 |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | Smyrna | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| East Cobb Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | Marietta | 117 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Powder Springs Center For Nursing & Healing | Powder Springs | 208 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 11.5 | $17K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Presbyterian Village | Austell | 107 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11.2 | $65K | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 13 facilities in Cobb County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr been cited for?
18 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 Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ross Operating Holding Company LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jul 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.