CANTON CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC

Canton Center for Nursing and Healing LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 321 Hospital Road in Canton, Georgia, within Cherokee County. The facility operates 100 certified beds and is classified under government ownership at the county level. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Canton Center for Nursing and Healing LLC received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, placing it at the national average in that category. Its quality measure rating is also 3 stars, again consistent with national norms. However, the staffing rating stands at 1 star, which is the lowest possible rating and significantly below the national average. Staffing ratings reflect data on nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, as reported to CMS. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Canton Center for Nursing and Healing LLC may accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing home care is administered through the Georgia Department of Community Health. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (770) 479-8791 to verify current bed availability and accepted payment sources. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection and quality measure scores align with national averages, while its overall 2-star rating reflects the drag of its 1-star staffing score. The overall rating places this facility below the national average of 3.0 stars. Staffing levels are a significant component of overall care quality assessments, and a 1-star staffing rating indicates that nurse staffing hours at this facility are substantially lower than what CMS considers average. The government county ownership structure distinguishes this facility from the majority of nursing homes in the United States, which are predominantly for-profit entities. Individuals seeking placement for themselves or a family member may wish to review all available CMS data, including detailed inspection reports accessible through the Medicare Care Compare tool, before making a care decision.