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Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr

1780 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA 30152

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Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr is a nursing home in Kennesaw, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(770) 427-7256
Last standard health inspection
July 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
94.8
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Shady Grove Rest Home INC
Chain
Michael Feist
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Georgia average (18 vs 17).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  3. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2025.

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  5. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2024.

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  9. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 22, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2024.

    • Citation K0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. 14 citations

    Health inspection on July 2, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0886. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0887. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0582. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0885. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0888. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

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  12. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 2, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0001. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr last inspected?

CMS lists July 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since July 2, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.