Fifth Avenue Health Care
505 North Fifth Avenue · Rome, GA · 30165 · 7062910521
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Reliable Health Care Management
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
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 | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
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 October 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 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 July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2022
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 4, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| June 21, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115319 · certified since October 13, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.