CARTERSVILLE CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING

Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing is a skilled nursing facility located at 78 Opal Street in Cartersville, Georgia (ZIP code 30120), situated in Bartow County. The facility operates 118 certified beds and is classified under for-profit individual ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating, which reflects findings from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors, is also 2 out of 5. The staffing rating, which accounts for the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide hours provided per resident per day, is rated 2 out of 5. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes such as mobility, pain management, and hospital readmissions, is rated 3 out of 5, aligning with the national average in that specific category. Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under Georgia state guidelines. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (770) 382-6120 to confirm current availability, accepted payment methods, and any applicable private pay options. When compared against national benchmarks, Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing performs below the national average in its overall rating, health inspection rating, and staffing rating, each of which registers at 2 out of 5 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 out of 5 is consistent with the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS through the Nursing Home Care Compare program and reflect data collected during the most recent reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families may use these ratings as one component of a broader assessment when evaluating skilled nursing care options in the Cartersville, Georgia area.