Nursing homes › Georgia › Cherokee Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
150 Hospital Circle Nw, Canton, GA 30114 · 7704795649 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Empire Care Centers, a group operating 19 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $608,895 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.95 (Georgia median: 3.44). RN hours: 0.44. Weekend total: 2.60. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
All-time on record: 31 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-14 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-24 |
| 2023-12-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-12-05 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-10 |
| 2023-01-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-21 |
| 2023-01-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-21 |
| 2023-01-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-21 |
| 2023-01-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-21 |
| 2023-01-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-05 | Fine | $185,650 |
| 2023-12-05 | Payment Denial | 46 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2022 |
| ENSH GA 3 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 05/01/2022 |
| NMGA3 JV MEMBER LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 05/01/2022 |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| MARTENS, THOMAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
| NUSSBAUM, EPHRAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115508. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.