Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-14 · Fire 2025-03-14
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Canton, GA
Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $185,650 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
150 Hospital Circle Nw, Canton, GA
(770) 479-5649
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Empire Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-08-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.19
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.2
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.0
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
91.2%
8.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
3.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.4% |
9.6%
9.2 pts better
|
11.4%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% |
5.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.7% |
20.7%
2 pts better
|
19.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.3% |
21.4%
17.1 pts better
|
16.7%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.6% |
17.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.0% |
16.2%
6.2 pts better
|
14.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
1.1%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
2.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.6% |
16.1%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.7% |
6.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.1% |
80.4%
2.7 pts better
|
81.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 0.0% |
12.2%
12.2 pts better
|
12.0%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
2.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.7% |
78.2%
7.5 pts better
|
79.7%
6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.6% |
24.2%
4.6 pts better
|
23.9%
4.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-05 · Fire 2023-12-05
20 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-12 · Fire 2023-01-12
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-04-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-02-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-24
G · Actual harm
2023-12-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-05
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-05
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-05
F841 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-12-05
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-10
G · Actual harm
2023-12-05
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-01-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-01-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-05
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-01-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-02-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-12
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-02-21
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$185,650
2023-12-05
Fine
Fine · fine $185,650
Fine
$0
2023-12-05
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-12-09 · 46 days
46 day denial
Ownership
Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Empire Care Centers LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ensh Ga 3 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Heller, Shlomo
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Heller, Shlomo
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heller, Shlomo
Corporate Officer · Individual
Martens, Thomas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Martens, Thomas
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Myerowitz, Netanel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Nmga3 Jv Member LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Nussbaum, Ephraim
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Nussbaum, Ephraim
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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#3
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