Powder Springs, GA

Powder Springs Center For Nursing & Healing

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $16,802 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies

3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA

(770) 439-9199

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

208

Certified beds

Average residents

182

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Empire Care Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-02-25

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.43

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.91

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.85

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

31%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

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	1.5	2.0 0.5 pts better	1.8 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.9%	91.2% 6.7 pts better	93.4% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.1%	95.0% 3.1 pts better	95.5% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.9%	3.2% 1.3 pts better	3.3% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.6%	9.6% 9 pts better	11.4% 10.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.1%	5.9% 2.2 pts worse	5.4% 2.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	12.2%	20.7% 8.5 pts better	19.6% 7.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	14.9%	21.4% 6.5 pts better	16.7% 1.8 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	26.0%	17.9% 8.1 pts worse	16.3% 9.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	16.7%	16.2% 0.5 pts worse	14.9% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	1.1% 0.7 pts better	1.0% 0.6 pts better	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	20.9%	16.1% 4.8 pts worse	19.8% 1.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.8%	6.2% 0.4 pts better	5.1% 0.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	90.2%	80.4% 9.8 pts better	81.7% 8.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.8%	12.2% 0.6 pts worse	12.0% 0.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.6%	2.2% 1.6 pts better	1.6% 1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	82.7%	78.2% 4.5 pts better	79.7% 3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	24.4%	24.2% 0.2 pts worse	23.9% 0.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2022-04-22 · Fire 2022-04-22

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-11-29 · Fire 2018-11-29

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-22

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2022-06-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-01-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2019-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-29

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2019-01-27

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

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 2026-02-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-09

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 2026-02-14

C · Minimal harm 2026-01-09

F848 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Corrected 2026-02-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-11

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-15

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 2022-08-12

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-15

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2022-08-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-15

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 2024-05-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-15

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-05-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-15

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-05-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-15

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 2024-05-20