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Etowah Landing
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
809 South Broad Street
Rome, GA 30161
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Rome, GA
- Record Period
- 2024–2026
- Source Documents
- 5
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 3 inspections from February 2024 to April 2026, state surveyors documented 16 findings at Etowah Landing; 16 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.
- Inspections
- 3
- 2024–2026, standard
- Findings
- 16
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 16
- Of 16 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 2
- 1 fine; payment not published, 1 closed
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 16 of 16 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 1 fine of $88,205, its payment not published; denial of payment imposed February 12, 2024, ended March 22, 2024.
- 1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, April 13, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Etowah Landing
- Address
- 809 South Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
- CMS Certification Number
- 115348
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 100
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Record Window
- February 12, 2024 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2026
- F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2026
- 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2026
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2026
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 3, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
2 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
9 findings
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024
- 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $88,205 imposed February 12, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 12, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed February 12, 2024. Status: Closed, March 22, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 12, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F584 in February 2024 and April 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242526F584 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in February 2024 and April 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242526F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
- 03
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 04
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
An $88,205 civil money penalty was imposed February 12, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Feb 12, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Jun 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Apr 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115348
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Coverage
Record windowFebruary 12, 2024 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before February 2024 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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