About Ross Memorial Health Care CtrRoss Memorial Health Care Ctr is located at 1780 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA, reachable at (770) 427-7256. This For profit – Individual facility operates 100.0 certified beds and serves an average of 94 residents per day. It is part of the Michael Feist network (7 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1991-10-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr is a strong choice for families in the Kennesaw, GA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. 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
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightRoss Memorial Health Care Ctr currently provides 4 hours 8 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 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. RN hours per resident have increased from 19 min/day (2022) to 47 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 49.6% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 17 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 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 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $8,775. 8 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr ranks 1492nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.6/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 16th out of 356 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,038 nationally and RN hours rank #3,914 nationally (#33 in GA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
GA State Rank
Note
2022
3.96
#4,549 / 14,703
#56 / 356
Above average
2023
3.74
#5,891 / 14,703
#69 / 356
Above average
2024
3.58
#7,447 / 14,703
#115 / 356
Below average
2025
3.63
#7,609 / 14,703
#127 / 356
Below average
2026
4.13
#4,038 / 14,703
#50 / 356
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
GA State Rank
Note
2022
0.32
#12,137 / 14,703
#250 / 356
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.37
#10,771 / 14,703
#183 / 356
Below average
2024
0.47
#8,876 / 14,703
#128 / 356
Below average
2025
0.60
#6,316 / 14,703
#78 / 356
Above average
2026
0.78
#3,914 / 14,703
#33 / 356
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1991-10-01. 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) 427-7256 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 85.6/100, placing it #1492 of 14703 facilities nationally and #16 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 Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr receives a reported average of 4 hours 8 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 1 minute; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 20 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 17 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 49.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 9 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $8,775. 8 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 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr ranks 1492nd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 85.6/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within GA, it ranks 16th out of 356 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,038 nationally and RN hours rank #3,914 nationally (#33 in GA). Our composite quality score of 85.6/100 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 Kennesaw, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/georgia/kennesaw/
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