Etowah Landing in Rome, GA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality rating. It is flagged as the lowest overall rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: June 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8195.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
2.32
Weekend nursing
3.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 88%
Registered nurse turnover: 92%
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
12.2%18.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%1.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.1%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%3.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.8%4.7%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.1%32%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.3%20.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%1.5%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: K
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: K
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
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 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $88,205 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 12, 2024
35 days
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
$88,205
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Occupancy
83.4 residents on an average day (83% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 37 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.