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Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing

Nursing Home Facility

78 Opal Street, Cartersville, GA 30120

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Care Hospice Care Respite Care Senior Living

Cartersville Heights is a 118-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in the rolling hills of Cartersville. Our facility was the first of its kind in this town, and continues to strive to meet the needs of our citizens. We offer 24-hour RN coverage and take admissions 7 days a week.

Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.

With 118 beds, Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Cartersville average about 54 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.

The community is located in Bartow County, GA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 38 problems at Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing. None of them caused harm to a resident. 15 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 29, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 29, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 29, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 29, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 29, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 118
  • Occupancy 92%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
  • Annual staff turnover 46%
  • Last health inspection December 2025

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