Etowah Health Care Center in Etowah, TN has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star staffing and quality ratings and 2-star health inspections. Reported nurse staffing is 3.22 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has $0 in fines in the last 24 months; it is flagged with the lowest overall rating.
Last inspection: February 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2249.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
1.03
Nurse aides
1.62
Weekend nursing
2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%20.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%4.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3%3.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.5%19.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
44.1%41.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.3%22.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%7.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%71.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%27.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $21,692 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 25, 2023
$7,443
Federal fine
Oct 25, 2023
$4,934
Federal fine
Sep 8, 2023
$9,315
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
46.3 residents on an average day (39% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 25 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.