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Nhc Healthcare Rossville
1425 Mcfarland Ave, Rossville, GA 30741 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115104
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 15 in the last 3 inspection cycles (4 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 10 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 4
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 fine, total $57,077
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- September 4, 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 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 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | September 4, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 8, 2024 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 167.25 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
15 health citations across 2 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.
March 8, 2024: 10 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | F-0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| D | F-0758 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| D | F-0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| 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 03/29/2024 |
| E | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| G | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 09/17/2023 |
| L | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| L | 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| K | F-0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
January 19, 2023: 5 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 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 02/20/2023 |
| 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 02/20/2023 |
| 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 02/20/2023 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/20/2023 |
| 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 02/20/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2024 | F | K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| 03/08/2024 | D | K-0364 | Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| 03/08/2024 | D | K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
| 03/08/2024 | D | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/29/2024 |
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
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | Fine | $57,077 | — |
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 | 3.1 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.62 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.65 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.83 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.69 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.36 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 57.5 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 40 | 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
- Nhc Healthcare-Rossville LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation (71 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 112
- Average residents per day
- 97.2
- 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
- June 9, 1969
- County/parish
- Walker
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
24 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC-OP LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BIDWELL, GREGORY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DODSON, VICKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARNDEN, CELESTE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KIDD, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SALYERS, MARINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHEFFIELD, ALEXANDER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| USSERY, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BLACKROCK INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NHC-OP LP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DODSON, VICKI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HARNDEN, CELESTE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KIDD, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SALYERS, MARINDA | 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: Nhc Healthcare Rossville. 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.