Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing
811 Kennesaw Avenue · Marietta, GA · 30060 · 7704222451
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $7,901 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 15, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 15, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 29, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 29, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $3,950 |
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $3,951 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115206 · certified since November 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.