All citations for Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 52 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2022).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0573, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0552, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.