FIFTH AVENUE HEALTH CARE

Fifth Avenue Health Care is a long-term care facility located at 505 North Fifth Avenue in Rome, Georgia, within Floyd County. The facility operates 100 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. 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 assigns these ratings based on three primary domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspections conducted on a routine and complaint-driven basis. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, placing this domain at the national average. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations among residents. Fifth Avenue Health Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state-funded insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (706) 291-0521 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be applicable. When compared to the national average of 3.0 overall stars, Fifth Avenue Health Care falls below that benchmark in two of the three rating domains. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars each indicate performance below the national midpoint in those categories, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measure data to support informed decision-making regarding placement.