Etowah Landing

809 South Broad Street · Rome, GA · 30161 · 7062351337

100 certified beds For profit - Individual

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

88% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 28
Serious harm & abuse 20% 80
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 42
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.823.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.420.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year88%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $88,205

Inspection citations (16 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2024

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Administration

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2024

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024

    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.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024

    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 March 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F February 12, 2024

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

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F February 12, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 22, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected February 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected February 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023

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

    Corrected February 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 5, 2023

    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 February 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 12, 2024Fine$88,205
February 12, 2024Payment Denial35 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115348 · certified since February 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.