Nursing homeActive
Nhc Healthcare Rossville
1425 Mcfarland Ave, Rossville, GA 307417068610863112 certified beds · 97 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 10● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$57,077
1 fine
Last survey
2025-09-04
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-08 | Standard | 055 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity LHarm
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity LHarm
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-17Record 115104-20240308-F689
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F835
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F602
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F690
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F695
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F756
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-29Record 115104-20240308-F758
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 115104-20230119-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 115104-20230119-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 115104-20230119-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 115104-20230119-F812
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 115104-20230119-F925
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-08 | Civil money penalty | $57,077 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.62
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 0.50 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.10
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.56 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.69
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover58%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover40%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.5% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 5.3% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 32.0% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harnden, Celeste Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc-Op LP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salyers, Marinda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sheffield, Alexander Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ussery, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bidwell, Gregory Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blackrock Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harnden, Celeste Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morgan Stanley Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Health Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc-Op LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salyers, Marinda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanguard Group Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
National Healthcare Corporation — 69 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Georgia.
No county cost figures on file for Walker.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Advanced Rehab At Parkside, The Rossville | 2.4 mi | 2026-04-23 | 091 |
| Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe | 3.1 mi | 2026-01-15 | 0110 |
| Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe | 4.1 mi | 2025-09-26 | 022 |
| Siskin Subacute West Chattanooga | 5.4 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0115 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga Chattanooga | 5.4 mi | 2024-10-16 | 040 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |