All citations for Etowah Health and Rehabilitation

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

February 25, 2026

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

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

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

  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 June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 4, 2025).

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

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

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2022).

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

    Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0111, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2022).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2022).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2022).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 23, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 7, 2022).

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.