POWDER SPRINGS, GA · Medicare-certified · 208 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 2 of 5 stars. This home has 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings, with nurse staffing at 3.19 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; quality measures are 3 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included bowel/bladder and catheter care, lab services, and food storage/serving standards.
Last inspection: January 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1949.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.42
Licensed practical nurses
0.87
Nurse aides
1.90
Weekend nursing
2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.6%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
98.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
82.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — 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 provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $16,802 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 15, 2024
2 days
Federal fine
Apr 15, 2024
$7,701
Federal fine
Apr 15, 2024
$5,636
Federal fine
Apr 15, 2024
$3,465
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS · 19 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
193.3 residents on an average day (93% of 208 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.