Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing
3460 Powder Springs Road · Powder Springs, GA · 30127 · 7704399199
208 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $16,802 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · 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 May 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $3,465 |
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $5,636 |
| April 15, 2024 | Fine | $7,701 |
| April 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115538 · certified since February 25, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.