Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing
78 Opal Street · Cartersville, GA · 30120 · 7703826120
118 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Empire Care Centers
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected May 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115571 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.