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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 Description
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr is a large 100 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is about 2.1 miles outside the town of Kennesaw, Georgia. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Ross Memorial highlight a mix of experiences. Some reviewers, including a retired psychiatric nurse and a long-term employee, praise the facility for its loving, competent staff, cleanliness, and the high level of care provided to residents. The staff's dedication to making residents feel loved and well-cared for, including personalized attention like hand-cooked meals, is frequently mentioned. The facility is also commended for its effective physical therapy team and for maintaining a COVID-19 free environment.
However, other reviews express significant concerns. Complaints include severe understaffing, poor management, and a lack of care for patients. Some reviewers describe the facility as being infested with COVID-19, with staff allegedly not caring about the residents' lives. There are reports of miscommunication and misinformation regarding the health and care of residents, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. One reviewer described the facility as smelling of urine and giving an overall impression of neglect.
Despite these criticisms, many reviews highlight positive aspects such as friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and a variety of engaging activities for residents. The physical and occupational therapy teams are praised for their well-trained and motivating staff. Special recognition is given to certain staff members for their exceptional care and dedication.
Overall, while there are heartfelt testimonials about the quality of care and the compassionate environment at Ross Memorial, there are also serious concerns raised about aspects of management, staffing, and resident care. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to personally visit and assess the facility to make an informed decision.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 1991
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 81
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $2925
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-16 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-16 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-11 | 2018-05-27 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-07-02 | 2022-08-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-15 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2018-04-12 | 2018-05-27 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2018-04-12 | 2018-05-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2018-04-12 | 2018-05-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-22 | $650 |
| 2021-04-19 | $975 |
| 2021-04-26 | $1,300 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Kennesaw which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 33,584 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $108,986, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 84
- Low Temperature: 44
- Average Temperature: 66.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 187 days of rain, 5 days of snow and 171 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.5 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.98 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.99 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.29 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.72 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.42 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 181.0, Moderate Days 22.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Publix
0.2 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.5 miles awayAldi
1.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.8 miles awayKroger
3.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
The Commons
3.1 miles awayMarietta Transfer Center
5.4 miles awayBanks
SunTrust
0.4 miles awayLGE Community Credit Union
0.4 miles awayPNC Bank
0.5 miles awayiTHINK Financial
0.8 miles awayWells Fargo
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
3.1 miles awayCobb Health Center
5.1 miles awayConcentra Urgent Care
5.1 miles awayPlanned Parenthood
5.2 miles awayWellStar Windy Hill Hospital
9.4 miles awayPharmacies
Publix
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
2.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayRite Aid
4.2 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
5.3 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
0.5 miles awayCorner Dental
0.6 miles awayPine Mountain Dental Care
2.2 miles awayBarrett Parkway Dentistry
2.9 miles awayGentle Care Family Dentistry
3.1 miles awayParks
Big Shanty Park
1.2 miles awayAviation Park
1.5 miles awaySmith-Gilberrt Gardens
1.9 miles awayCamp McDonald Park
2.0 miles awayDepot Park
2.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Town Center at Cobb
2.3 miles awayThe Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta
9.3 miles awayPine Straw Place
9.9 miles awayThe Avenues at East Cobb
10.0 miles awayWoodlawn Square Shopping Center
10.3 miles awayCulture
The Art Station
1.4 miles awayMusic on Wheels Academy of Performing Arts
3.3 miles awayNorth Park Gallery
4.1 miles awayEarl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
4.1 miles awayMarietta's Theatre in the Square
4.1 miles awayRestaurants
The Flying Bisquit
0.3 miles awayVolcano Steak & Sushi
0.4 miles awayLuna Maya Mexican Cantina
0.4 miles awayNewk's Eatery
0.4 miles awayOtter's Chicken
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