Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr
1780 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA · (770) 427-7256
- CMS high-performer trophy
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 95
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Michael Feist
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- October 1, 1991
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How this home got 5 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Georgia.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★5 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Georgia homes
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr carries 11 inspection points. That is fewer than 89% of Georgia's 354 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Georgia: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–11 pts
- 4★ 11–24 pts
- 3★ 24–39 pts
- 2★ 39–67 pts
- 1★ over 67 pts
Bars show every rated home in Georgia by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
18 health citations on record since 2022. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Infection Control6F
- F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- F
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
- F
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.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
- E
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Resident Rights4E
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- E
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.
- E
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3D
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care2D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration1F
- F
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.
Inspection history
2025-07-18
3 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
2024-02-22
1 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
2022-07-02
14 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (6 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 9 min of nursing staff time a day, 1 h 6 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 9 min
Georgia average
3 h 36 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 46% of nursing staff and 36% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine8.3 pts better | 100.0% | 91.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.2 pts better | 0.0% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.3 pts worse | 18.0% | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.4 pts better | 0.0% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication9.4 pts better | 11.1% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication19.8 pts better | 0.0% | 19.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.8 pts better | 6.1% | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.6 pts worse | 3.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.4 pts better | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence13.2 pts worse | 28.6% | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.4 pts better | 4.0% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine16.3 pts better | 96.9% | 80.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit4.5 pts better | 6.8% | 11.3% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2 pts better | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine16.8 pts better | 95.5% | 78.7% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission3.5 pts worse | 27.9% | 24.4% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
6 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feist, Michael | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 100% | 7 facilities |
| Ross Operating Holding Company LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Bennett, Kimnie | W-2 Managing Employee · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bennett, Kimnie | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Feist, Michael | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Feist, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
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Fire safety
5 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke2D
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous1D
- D
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems1D
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Emergency Preparedness1D
- D
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
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