Map showing the location of ROSS MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CTR in KENNESAW, Georgia
1780 OLD HIGHWAY 41, KENNESAW, GA, 30152

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
5/5Much above averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • GeorgiaAbove 86% of peers354 rated homes · average 2.7★
  • Cobb CountyTop 1%13 rated homes · average 2.2★
  • United StatesAbove 80% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point4★+1.2 vs GA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−0.3 vs GA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+2.1 vs GA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles4★Above 66% of peersGA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 33% of peersGA avg2.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 86% of peersGA avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.13hrsAbove 85% of peersGA avg3.58Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.78hrsTop 9%GA avg0.49Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 40% of peersGA avg46%RN turnover48%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 41% of peersGA avg$17,627Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
18citations
3inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jul 18, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJul 2022 – Jul 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jul 18, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025
  2. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025
  3. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2025
Feb 22, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 3, 2024
Jul 2, 202214 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  2. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  3. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  4. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  6. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  7. F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  8. F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  9. F887Educate 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.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  10. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  11. F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  12. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  13. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 16, 2022
  14. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 16, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.13hrsAbove 85% of peers+0.55 vs GA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.78hrsTop 9%+0.29 vs GA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.02hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.34hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.28hrs
  • Georgia average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 40% of peersGA avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only48%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy100 certified beds · ~95 residents a day95%Above 86% of peersGA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $17,627GA avg in fines
Above only 41% of peersFewer fines than 41% of rated homes in Georgia

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Georgia facilities average 0.9 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Chain
Michael Feist7 facilities in the chain3.9★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Ross Operating Holding Company LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Michael Feist
Operational or managerial control
  • Kimnie Bennett
  • Michael Feist
Corporate officers
  • Michael Feist
Managing employees
  • Kimnie Bennett

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 115515 · 1780 OLD HIGHWAY 41, KENNESAW, GA, 30152.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Georgia and Cobb County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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