Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-18 · Fire 2025-07-18
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Kennesaw, GA
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies
1780 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA
(770) 427-7256
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
95
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Michael Feist
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.78
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.02
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.34
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
48%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
50%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
2.2
1.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
2.0
1.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
91.2%
7.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
95.0%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.2%
3.2 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 15.9% |
9.6%
6.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.8% |
5.9%
5.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.5% |
20.7%
12.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.1% |
21.4%
17.3 pts better
|
16.7%
12.6 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 | 14.2% |
17.9%
3.7 pts better
|
16.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.1% |
16.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.1%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.5%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.3% |
16.1%
13.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.2% |
6.2%
4 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
80.4%
17.4 pts better
|
81.7%
16.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.7% |
12.2%
4.5 pts better
|
12.0%
4.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
2.2%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
78.2%
19 pts better
|
79.7%
17.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.4% |
24.2%
3.8 pts better
|
23.9%
3.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-22 · Fire 2024-02-22
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-02 · Fire 2022-07-02
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-22
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-22
K791 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-22
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
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 2025-09-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-18
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 2025-09-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-22
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-04-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2022-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2022-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F885 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2022-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
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 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-08-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-02
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 2022-08-16
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Feist, Michael
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Ross Operating Holding Company LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bennett, Kimnie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bennett, Kimnie
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Feist, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Feist, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
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