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Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing
3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115538
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 24 in the last 3 inspection cycles (2 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 16 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 1
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 3 fines, total $16,802
- Payment denials
- 1
- Most recent standard inspection
- January 9, 2026
- 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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 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) | January 9, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | June 27, 2024 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 52 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 13. How to read these citations
24 health citations across 4 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.
January 9, 2026: 3 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. Administration Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2026 |
| 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 03/04/2026 |
| D | 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/04/2026 |
June 27, 2024: 1 citation (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/11/2024 |
April 15, 2024: 13 citations (Complaint + Infection control)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| F | F-0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| F | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| 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 | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| F | F-0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| 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 | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| J | F-0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 08/12/2022 |
| E | 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 | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| J | 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 | Complaint + Infection control | Past Non-Compliance Corrected 08/12/2022 |
| D | 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 | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| D | F-0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
| D | F-0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/20/2024 |
April 22, 2022: 7 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
| F | F-0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
| E | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
| E | F-0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
| 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 06/06/2022 |
| D | F-0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citations across 1 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2022 | D | K-0111 | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/06/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $3,465 | — |
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $5,636 | — |
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $7,701 | — |
| April 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Starting May 18, 2024, 2 days |
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 | 3.19 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.86 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.9 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.77 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.3 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.9 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 18.8 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 2 | 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
- Ps Operator LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (21 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 208
- Average residents per day
- 194.3
- 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
- February 25, 1993
- County/parish
- Cobb
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
5 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWDER SPRINGS OPERATING LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SHULER, VALERIA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 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: Powder Springs Center for Nursing & 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.