SeniorCareRanked
Georgia/ROME
9
Very Poor

Etowah Landing

809 SOUTH BROAD STREET, ROME, GA 30161
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

Etowah Landing is a 100-bed for profit - individual nursing home located in ROME, Georgia. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 9 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 88.1% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $88,205. 2 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score9/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.8 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.42 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover88% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies2 (↑ Better than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 fine(s) totaling $88,205
  • 2 penalty(ies) imposed
  • High staff turnover (88.1%)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.8
RN hours/resident/day0.42
Staff turnover88.1%
RN turnover91.7%

Facility Information

Beds100
Avg residents83.4
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)2
Resident/Family councilNo

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What to Look for When Visiting Etowah Landing

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

Etowah Landing reports 3.8 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

With 88.1% staff turnover (above the ~40% national average), ask: "Will my family member see the same caregivers regularly, or does staff rotate frequently?" Consistent caregivers notice changes in health sooner.

Ask about their most recent inspection

2 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.