5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Marietta, GA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $7,901 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
811 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, GA
(770) 422-2451
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
154
Certified beds
Average residents
130
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Empire Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-11-01
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
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.28
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.38
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.85
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.52
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.66
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.12
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.20
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.25
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.04
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.58
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
12,291
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
13.01
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9812
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.60
Baseline 23.09% · Performance 21.82% · Measure score 1.60 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.60
Healthcare-associated infections
1.65
Baseline 7.32% · Performance 7.34% · Measure score 1.65 · Achievement 1.65 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
1.95
Baseline 70.59% · Performance 59.38% · Measure score 1.95 · Achievement 1.05 · Improvement 1.95
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.62 hours · Performance 2.88 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.04% |
10.72%
2.3 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 353 · Observed rate 14.73% · Lower 95% interval 10.77% |
| Discharge to community | 55.6% |
50.57%
5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 337 · Observed rate 48.07% · Lower 95% interval 49.26% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.89 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.92% |
95.27%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 183 · Denominator 185 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.62% |
0.77%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 185 |
| Discharge self-care score | 52.69% |
53.69%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 49 · Denominator 93 |
| Discharge mobility score | 35.48% |
50.94%
15.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 93 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.16% |
2.29%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 185 · Adjusted rate 1.57% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.34% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 168 · Observed rate 8.33% · Lower 95% interval 4.77% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 134 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 18.63% |
42%
23.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 102 |
| Discharge function score | 53.76% |
56.45%
2.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 93 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 96.3% |
95.95%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 81 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.88% |
96.28%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 62 · Denominator 64 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 8.33% |
25.2%
16.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 96 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.2
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 3.2 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
2.0
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
91.2%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.1% · Q2 98.0% · Q3 97.1% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.8% |
95.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.2%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.6% |
9.6%
7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.5% |
5.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.2% |
20.7%
14.5 pts better
|
19.6%
13.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 6.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
21.4%
19.7 pts better
|
16.7%
15 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.7% · 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 | 46.8% |
17.9%
28.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
30.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 46.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.0% |
16.2%
6.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.7% · Q2 22.1% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
1.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
2.5%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.6% |
16.1%
11.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 29.5% · Q3 32.7% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 27.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.8% |
6.2%
2.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 8.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.0% |
80.4%
11.6 pts better
|
81.7%
10.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.0% · Q2 93.5% · Q3 91.5% · Q4 91.0% · 4Q avg 92.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.5% |
12.2%
1.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.5% · Observed 14.9% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
2.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.8% |
78.2%
1.6 pts better
|
79.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 79.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.9% |
24.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.9% · Observed 36.6% · Expected 28.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-10
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-20
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-07-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2022-04-29
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $3,950
Fine
Fine · fine $3,951
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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