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East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
4360 Johnson Ferry Place, Marietta, GA 30068 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115283
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 11 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 6
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- August 21, 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 25, 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | August 21, 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 14, 2024 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 28 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
11 health citations across 3 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.
August 21, 2025: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/30/2025 |
| 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 09/30/2025 |
| 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 09/30/2025 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/30/2025 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/30/2025 |
March 14, 2024: 4 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/16/2024 |
| D | 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 04/16/2024 |
| 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 04/16/2024 |
| D | F-0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/16/2024 |
January 26, 2023: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
| 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 03/03/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2024 | D | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/16/2024 |
| 03/14/2024 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/16/2024 |
| 01/26/2023 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
| 01/26/2023 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
| 01/26/2023 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
| 01/26/2023 | D | K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/03/2023 |
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 25, 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 25, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.57 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.17 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.86 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.15 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.34 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 55.6 | 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 25, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (21 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 117
- Average residents per day
- 107.1
- 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
- October 15, 1981
- County/parish
- Cobb
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 25, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
44 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMGA2 HOLDCO LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONATH, BARRY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | 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 |
| ALI, KADIDRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AUGUSTINE, MARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BURNEY, LINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHARLES, DANNET | 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 |
| GRAHAM, SHERMAINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HOWERTON, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KARLING LOTT, LINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NANCE, FELISHA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PALOCSIK, GRACE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOLBERT, MATTHEW | 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 |
| PMGA2 HOLDCO LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ALI, KADIDRA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| AUGUSTINE, MARY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BURNEY, LINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHARLES, DANNET | 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 |
| GRAHAM, SHERMAINE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARDY, LEANTHONY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HOWERTON, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KARLING LOTT, LINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NANCE, FELISHA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PALOCSIK, GRACE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SONE-EBELOUE, GLADYS | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SWERDLOFF, ARYEH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| TOLBERT, MATTHEW | 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 25, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC. 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 25, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.