COTTAGES AT ROCKMART, THE

The Cottages at Rockmart is a skilled nursing facility located at 750 Goodyear Avenue in Rockmart, Georgia, within Polk County. The facility operates with 116 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Cottages at Rockmart holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates that the facility meets federal requirements to serve residents under both programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may also inquire about private pay and other insurance arrangements directly with facility administration by contacting the facility at (770) 748-3622. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, the Cottages at Rockmart's overall rating of 4 stars places it above the national average. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars also exceed the national benchmark, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected through the Nursing Home Care Compare program. Ratings are intended to assist in the comparison of facilities but do not capture every aspect of care or resident experience. Families and individuals researching nursing facility placement are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, speak with facility staff, and conduct in-person visits when possible.