Nhc Healthcare Rossville
1425 McFarland Ave · Rossville, GA · 30741 · 7068610863
112 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $57,077 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 8, 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 March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 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 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 19, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | Fine | $57,077 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115104 · certified since June 9, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.