Etowah Health and Rehabilitation
409 Grady Road Po Box 957 · Etowah, TN · 37331 · 4232631138
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $21,692 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 25, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2022
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 23, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected August 26, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 10, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 10, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,934 |
| October 25, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
| September 8, 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445422 · certified since December 8, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.