Rosswoods
Rosswoods
Rosswoods is a 75-bed specialized personal care home located at 1402 Walston Avenue in Dalton, Georgia. Situated within Whitfield County, the facility coordinates structured senior housing, dedicated memory care neighborhoods, and short-term respite stays within a mid-sized residential framework.
State administrative profiles managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health document strong long-term regulatory adherence, with the facility averaging 0.5 deficiencies annually over a two-year tracking window. While an early April 2017 complaint investigation cited a deficiency regarding inadequate supervision, where a resident sustained a finger fracture after catching their hand in wheelchair spokes due to a care plan that lacked appropriate behavioral safety measures, subsequent tracking indicates complete remediation. Later state field visits verified stable compliance, and the most recent comprehensive routine inspection on July 11, 2019, concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Public regulatory registries reflect no history of active corporate fines, administrative penalties, or operating license suspensions against the property.
Daily operational systems utilize 24-hour personnel to manage core medication pass schedules, administer cognitive development programs, and coordinate mobility assistance. On-site teams oversee standard hospitality services, including general housekeeping tasks, laundry chores, and dining services, alongside structured recreational activities tailored for seniors experiencing progressive memory loss. Public archives indicate that the current management group addresses localized consumer inquiries through standard internal correction workflows.
Prospective representatives evaluating regional memory care environments can look to this northwest Georgia facility’s established history of state-verified corrections and stable regulatory tracking. The 75-bed layout is configured for seniors who require structured clinical oversight and whose sponsors prefer a setting with proven care protocols.
75-bed community Rank #348 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 348th out of 661 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
11 years in operation Rank #216 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 671 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #58 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 838 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Day Centers
IssuanceMay 7, 2015
CountyWhitfield
AccreditationsLeadingAge Georgia "Quality Provider", Georgia Adult Day Services Association Member, National Adult Day Services Member, CCSP Provider, HCBS Provider, SOURCE Provider, Veterans Administration approved site
Rosswoods is administered by Ms. Carla Jones.
Email
cmutter@rosswoods.org
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
1 deficiency
2 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (67% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 25 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (1 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0.5 vs. GA avg 1.5).↓ 67% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 17 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (2 vs. GA avg 17). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Coastal Manor | ADC NH RC SNF | Se Ludowici | 108
Facility
108
GA AVG
87
Rank
#165 / 661 | No |
45
Facility
45
GA AVG
41
Rank
#371 / 838 | 27
Facility
27
GA AVG
14
Rank
#105 / 671 | Mr. William Mark Mckettrick | 41 | 96 | 2.3 |
| Rosswoods | ADC | Dalton | 75
Facility
75
GA AVG
87
Rank
#348 / 661 | No |
73
Facility
73
GA AVG
41
Rank
#58 / 838 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
14
Rank
#216 / 671 | Ms. Carla Jones | 2 | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 480 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#187 / 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rosswoods
Is Rosswoods in a walkable area?
Rosswoods has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How long has Rosswoods been in business?
Rosswoods has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Rosswoods?
No, Rosswoods has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Rosswoods?
The team at Rosswoods can be reached at cmutter@rosswoods.org.
Who is the administrator of Rosswoods?
Ms CARLA JONES is the administrator of Rosswoods.
How many beds does Rosswoods have?
Rosswoods has 75 beds.
Has Rosswoods had any deficiencies?
Rosswoods has had 1 reported deficiency since 2017 according to records from Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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