About Cartersville Center For Nursing And HealingCartersville Center For Nursing And Healing is located at 78 Opal Street, Cartersville, GA, reachable at (770) 382-6120. This For profit – Individual facility operates 118.0 certified beds and serves an average of 108 residents per day. It is part of the Empire Care Centers network (18 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1994-07-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#9312 of 14703 nationally – #168 of 356 in Georgia
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing may be considered for families with limited options in Cartersville, GA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightCartersville Center For Nursing And Healing currently provides 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 51.1%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 25 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 6 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 51 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. 68 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing ranks 9312th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 168th out of 356 nursing homes. In Cartersville, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,924 nationally and RN hours rank #9,200 nationally (#149 in GA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
GA State Rank
Note
2022
2.49
#13,555 / 14,703
#338 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2023
2.62
#13,442 / 14,703
#312 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024
3.05
#12,180 / 14,703
#267 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
3.16
#11,938 / 14,703
#261 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.42
#9,924 / 14,703
#191 / 356
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
GA State Rank
Note
2022
0.42
#10,431 / 14,703
#175 / 356
Below average
2023
0.26
#12,820 / 14,703
#269 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.23
#13,376 / 14,703
#300 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025
0.35
#11,717 / 14,703
#226 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.48
#9,200 / 14,703
#149 / 356
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1994-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (770) 382-6120 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.7/100, placing it #9312 of 14703 facilities nationally and #168 of 356 in Georgia. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing receives a reported average of 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 6 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 51 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. 68 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 55.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing ranks 9312th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 168th out of 356 nursing homes. In Cartersville, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,924 nationally and RN hours rank #9,200 nationally (#149 in GA). Our composite quality score of 67.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Cartersville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/georgia/cartersville/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.