Cottages at Rockmart, the

750 Goodyear Avenue · Rockmart, GA · 30153 · 7707483622

116 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Reliable Health Care Management

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 81
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 44
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.773.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.44≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F January 11, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 26, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 24, 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 January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    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.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 9, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115381 · certified since September 15, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.