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.
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
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
Chain footprint
65 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.80
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.70
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.06
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.36
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.60
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.51
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.89
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.42
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
21%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,101
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
30.77
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9861
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.12
Baseline 18.48% · Performance 19.52% · Measure score 4.12 · Achievement 4.12 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
3.69
Baseline 6.67% · Performance 6.73% · Measure score 3.69 · Achievement 3.69 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.50
Baseline 72.64% · Performance 48.75% · Measure score 4.50 · Achievement 3.65 · Improvement 4.50
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.43 hours · Performance 3.16 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.51% |
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 77 · Observed rate 12.99% · Lower 95% interval 8.22% |
| Discharge to community | 62.4% |
50.57%
11.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 64.71% · Lower 95% interval 45.73% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.08 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 59 · Denominator 59 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge self-care score | 75% |
53.69%
21.3 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 44 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65.91% |
50.94%
15 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 44 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 59 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.73% |
7.12%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 6% · Lower 95% interval 3.84% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 110 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 24% |
42%
18 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 150 |
| Discharge function score | 75% |
56.45%
18.5 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 44 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 77.27% |
95.95%
18.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 15.63% |
25.2%
9.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 32 |
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 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.7% · Q3 96.0% · Q4 93.5% · 4Q avg 97.1% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 97.5% |
| 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 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| 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 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| 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 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 22.6% · Q3 25.5% · Q4 28.1% · 4Q avg 25.2% |
| 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 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 13.7% · Q4 19.3% · 4Q avg 14.2% · 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 | 11.5% |
17.9%
6.4 pts better
|
16.3%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.7% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 15.7% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 13.2% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 16.6% · Q4 21.2% · 4Q avg 14.3% |
| 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 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 70.9% · Q2 71.4% · Q3 73.0% · Q4 79.7% · 4Q avg 74.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 11.1% · Observed 11.1% · Expected 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 88.0% |
| 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 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
Bidwell, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bidwell, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Blackrock Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dodson, Vicki
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Harnden, Celeste
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kidd, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Morgan Stanley
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Health Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
National Healthcare Corporation
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Nhc-Op LP
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Salyers, Marinda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sheffield, Alexander
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ussery, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanguard Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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