Rossville, GA

Nhc Healthcare Rossville

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $57,077 in total fines

1425 Mcfarland Ave, Rossville, GA

(706) 861-0863

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

112

Certified beds

Average residents

85

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

National Healthcare Corporation

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-06-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.80

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.56

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.70

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.60

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

47%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.2
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
2.0
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.1%
91.2%
5.9 pts better
93.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
95.0%
2.5 pts better
95.5%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
3.2%
1.4 pts worse
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0%
9.6%
7.6 pts better
11.4%
9.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
5.9%
2.1 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.2%
20.7%
4.5 pts worse
19.6%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
21.4%
7.2 pts better
16.7%
2.5 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 11.5%
17.9%
6.4 pts better
16.3%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.5%
16.2%
8.7 pts better
14.9%
7.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.1%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.4%
2.5%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 14.3%
16.1%
1.8 pts better
19.8%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
6.2%
2.1 pts better
5.1%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.0%
80.4%
6.4 pts worse
81.7%
7.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.1%
12.2%
1.1 pts better
12.0%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
2.2%
0.5 pts better
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.0%
78.2%
9.8 pts better
79.7%
8.3 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 1 Health 2025-09-04 · Fire 2025-09-04

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-08 · Fire 2024-03-08

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-19 · Fire 2023-01-19

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2024-03-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-08

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 2024-03-29

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-08

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-03-29

L · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-08

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-03-29

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-03-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-03-29

G · Actual harm 2024-03-08

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 2023-09-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

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 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-08

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-03-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

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 2023-02-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-19

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 2023-02-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$57,077 2024-03-08

Fine

Fine · fine $57,077

Fine

Ownership

Nhc-Op LP

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

99% 63 facilities 2002-01-01
Bidwell, Gregory

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2002-01-01
Bidwell, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2002-01-01
Blackrock Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 69 facilities 2019-03-20
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 53 facilities 2023-03-07
Dodson, Vicki

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 61 facilities 2019-01-01
Harnden, Celeste

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-11-01
Kidd, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 62 facilities 2017-01-01
Morgan Stanley

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 54 facilities 2024-11-08
National Health Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 55 facilities 2002-01-01
National Healthcare Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 60 facilities 2002-01-01
National Healthcare Corporation

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 60 facilities 2002-01-01
Nhc-Op LP

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 63 facilities 2002-01-01
Salyers, Marinda

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-04-01
Sheffield, Alexander

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-09-20
Ussery, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 62 facilities 2002-01-01
Vanguard Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 70 facilities 2017-03-27

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