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
Chain footprint
18 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 1 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.19
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.41
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.22
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.88
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.47
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.35
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.39
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
9,238
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
24.33
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9834
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
3.37
Baseline 20.89% · Performance 19.87% · Measure score 3.37 · Achievement 3.37 · Improvement 2.15
Healthcare-associated infections
4.62
Baseline 8.29% · Performance 6.60% · Measure score 4.62 · Achievement 4.11 · Improvement 4.62
Total nurse turnover
1.11
Performance 59.16% · Measure score 1.11 · Achievement 1.11 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.63
Baseline 2.77 hours · Performance 3.11 hours · Measure score 0.63 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.63
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.46% |
10.72%
1.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 18.42% · Lower 95% interval 8.11% |
| Discharge to community | 49.75% |
50.57%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 39.13% · Lower 95% interval 36.86% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.04 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.25% |
95.27%
3 pts better
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 57 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 57 |
| Discharge self-care score | 31.25% |
53.69%
22.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 32 |
| Discharge mobility score | 28.13% |
50.94%
22.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 32 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 8.77% |
2.29%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 57 · Adjusted rate 7.56% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.6% |
7.12%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 5% · Lower 95% interval 3.47% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 112 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 27.93% |
42%
14.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 111 |
| Discharge function score | 31.25% |
56.45%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 32 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 10% |
25.2%
15.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 20 |
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 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% |
| 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 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 7.1% |
| 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 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 18.1% · Q4 20.6% · 4Q avg 18.7% |
| 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 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 29.3% · Q2 30.2% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 18.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 9.2% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 29.9% · Q2 27.3% · Q3 11.2% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 18.6% |
| 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 · Q1 9.9% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 7.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 79.7% · Q2 78.2% · Q3 86.0% · Q4 88.9% · 4Q avg 83.1% |
| 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 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 85.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 19.6% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 24.3% · Used in QM five-star |
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
Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLC
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