Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing
Nursing Home · Powder Springs, GA
CMS certification number115538
Contact & location
3460 Powder Springs RoadPowder Springs, GA 30127
Cobb County
- Phone
- (770) 439-9199
- ZIP code
- 30127 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 208
- Residents per day
- 194.3 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- PS Operator LLC
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (20 facilities, avg 1.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 25, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.19 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.44 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.90 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.77 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 18.8 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Infection control citations
- 13
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. F0848 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-11 |
| 2024-04-15 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-08-12 |
| 2024-04-15 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-08-12 |
| 2024-04-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-15 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2022-04-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
| 2022-04-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
4 penalties in the last three years, including $16,802 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | Payment Denial | 2 days payment denial |
| 2024-04-15 | Fine | $7,701 |
| 2024-04-15 | Fine | $5,636 |
| 2024-04-15 | Fine | $3,465 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Springs Operating LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Heller, Shlomo (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heller, Shlomo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nussbaum, Ephraim (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shuler, Valeria (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing?
Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.
How many beds does Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing have?
It has 208 certified beds and cares for about 194 residents per day.
Has Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $16,802 in the last three years.
Who owns Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing?
It is part of Empire Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing?
(770) 439-9199. The facility is located at 3460 Powder Springs Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.