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Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing
78 Opal Street, Cartersville, GA 30120 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115571
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 38 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 15 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 14
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- December 18, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | December 18, 2025 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | August 22, 2024 | 14 | 11 | 13 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 45 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 1. How to read these citations
38 health citations across 5 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
December 18, 2025: 5 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/29/2026 |
| E | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/29/2026 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/29/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/29/2026 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/29/2026 |
April 24, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/26/2025 |
| E | F-0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/26/2025 |
August 22, 2024: 11 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| D | F-0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
June 12, 2024: 1 citation (Infection control)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/08/2024 |
July 16, 2022: 19 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0688 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| E | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2024 | D | K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 08/22/2024 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 08/22/2024 | E | K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 08/22/2024 | D | K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 08/22/2024 | E | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 08/22/2024 | E | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 10/06/2024 |
| 07/16/2022 | D | K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| 07/16/2022 | D | K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| 07/16/2022 | E | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| 07/16/2022 | D | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/30/2022 |
| 04/18/2019 | D | K-0343 | Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/02/2019 |
| 04/18/2019 | D | K-0342 | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/02/2019 |
| 04/18/2019 | D | K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/02/2019 |
| 04/18/2019 | D | K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/02/2019 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.45 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.63 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.86 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.96 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.92 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.36 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.8 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 36.4 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Cartersville Nursing LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (21 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 118
- Average residents per day
- 109
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- July 1, 1994
- County/parish
- Bartow
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
45 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYES OP LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 17% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YW GEORGIA 4 LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 18% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WOLMARK, YEHUDA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 18% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GGI EQUITIES LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLALOCK, JASON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ELLIS, RENEE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GREEN, STEPHANIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARWELL, DEBRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HORTON, SARAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KARANJA, ANTHONY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MCAFEE, PHILLIP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SPIVEY, LINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAGENAAR, TERESA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ENSH CONSULTING LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GGI EQUITIES LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YW GEORGIA 4 LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YYES OP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BERKOWITZ, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLALOCK, JASON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ELLIS, RENEE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| GREEN, STEPHANIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARWELL, DEBRA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HORTON, SARAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KARANJA, ANTHONY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MCAFEE, PHILLIP | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SPIVEY, LINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WAGENAAR, TERESA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WOLMARK, YEHUDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.