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Overview of Canton Nursing Center

Canton Nursing Center is dedicated to providing a patient-centric approach to care. The facility offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services and nursing care tailored to individual needs. It emphasizes creating a home-like environment for patients during their recovery.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.20/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

86.8%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.0M

Profit

$2.0M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$14,045,222.00

Profit

$2,037,393.00

Payroll costs

$4.7M

33.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.4M

Total costs $12.0M

100-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

52 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

SNF/NF DUAL CERT

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

License Date

September 1, 1973

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115606

County: CHEROKEE

Ownership & operating entity

Canton Nursing Center is administrated by Mr SCOTT SHAW.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Climate-Controlled Patient Suites

Delicious Cuisine with Healthy Menu Options

Lovely Landscaping

Relaxing Lounge with Flat Screen TVs

Complimentary WiFi & Cable

Hotel-Grade Housekeeping

Beauty & Barber Services

Laundry Services

Newspaper & Mail Delivery

Alarm System

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Care & Services, Patient Experience, Amenities, Rooms, Dining, Covid-19, Team, News & Events, Contact

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Mealtime dining at Canton Center is a relaxing experience. The dining area is specially formulated to be peaceful and stimulating, allowing patients to rejuvenate their spirits over deliciously-prepared healthy meals.

Meals Included

Yes

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Baptist Village, Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 31502

Bed Count: 254

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

CCN: 115615

Occupancy: 72.2%

Home Revenue: $21,596,220.00

Payroll Costs: $9,541,093.00

Payroll %: 44.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 171.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7818

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 2

Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30106

Bed Count: 170

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC

CCN: 115145

Occupancy: 81.7%

Home Revenue: $18,076,437.00

Payroll Costs: $6,897,292.00

Payroll %: 38.2%

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Canton Nursing Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30114

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 115606

Occupancy: 86.8%

Home Revenue: $14,041,289.00

Payroll Costs: $4,650,468.00

Payroll %: 33.1%

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Community: GA 30830

Bed Count: 103

Pets Allowed: No

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CCN: 115361

Occupancy: 50.0%

Home Revenue: $5,255,251.00

Payroll Costs: $2,942,967.00

Payroll %: 56%

Avg Residents/Day: 72.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.7594

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

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Payroll %: 31.6%

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CANTON, GA 30114

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265

Total Staff

122

Employees

143

Contractors

37,212

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	60	8.9	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	62	9.6	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	83	10	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

4 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

215 staff

9.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

11 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

27 staff

8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

6.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

12.5%

of total hours from contractors

4,635 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 48 Licensed Practical Nurse: 45 Registered Nurse: 50

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	35	48	83	14,778	91	100%	10
Licensed Practical Nurse	17	45	62	6,371	91	100%	9.6
Physical Therapist	11	0	11	4,569	91	100%	8.6
Registered Nurse	10	50	60	3,063	89	98%	8.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	1,010	68	75%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	943	66	73%	10.4
Dietitian	2	0	2	925	74	81%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	861	77	85%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	0	8	690	71	78%	6.6
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	632	64	70%	6.5
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	610	71	78%	6.1
Nurse Practitioner	3	0	3	584	63	69%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	531	59	65%	6.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Administrator	4	0	4	509	61	67%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	461	54	59%	6.1
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	122	16	18%	7.6
Qualified Activities Professional	2	0	2	32	3	3%	8

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Total Health inspections 2

41% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 13

22% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

6.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 13 citations

Complaint investigations 7 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 22, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 22, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 22, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 22, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: County Government

Hospital-Based

Part of: JOHN D. ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Resident Census by Payment Source

72 Total Residents

Medicare 7 (9.7%)

Medicaid 62 (86.1%)

Private Pay/Other 3 (4.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 19.1

86% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 36.4

110% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.5%

75% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 48.4%

149% above Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 31.4%

96% above Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%

2% above Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

11% below Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.4%

43% below Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.5%

94% below Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 23.7%

24% above Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 64.5%

29% below Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 87.9%

7% below Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.8%

47% above Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.0%

Near Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.8%

72% worse than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 76.4%

Near Georgia average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Canton Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 86.8% ↑ 4.5pp vs 2023

Net Income $2,037,393 ↑ ~$873K vs 2023

Total Payroll $5,215,812 ↑ ~$1.5M vs 2023

Profit Margin 14.5% ↑ 4.9pp vs 2023

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	92.3%	91.3%	89.7%	90.0%	86.2%	85.7%	83.6%	85.3%	80.3%	74.3%	76.6%	82.3%	86.8%
Beds	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Net Income	$103,221	$445,321	-$3,597	$616,136	$290,021	$354,968	-$132,134	-$64,787	-$1,816,760	-$336,076	$58,624	$1,164,394	$2,037,393
Gross Revenue	$7,602,331	$7,533,268	$7,348,778	$7,952,946	$7,821,171	$8,381,118	$8,024,029	$8,273,444	$7,556,709	$8,021,864	$4,998,530	$12,140,794	$14,041,289
Operating Expenses	$7,071,167	$7,506,851	$7,201,846	$7,178,310	$7,028,767	$7,094,549	$7,371,224	$7,973,484	$9,221,290	$7,606,445	$4,798,296	$10,136,299	$10,712,117
Net Patient Revenue	$7,564,207	$7,888,770	$7,379,488	$8,042,447	$7,301,183	$7,653,238	$7,408,540	$7,897,927	$7,640,023	$7,312,629	$4,736,924	$11,203,479	$12,745,577
Total Payroll	$4,111,345	$4,357,140	$4,244,204	$4,131,932	$4,063,543	$4,222,080	$4,407,790	$4,820,589	$5,141,780	$4,601,262	$1,658,379	$3,738,659	$5,215,812
Profit Margin %	1.4%	5.9%	-0.1%	7.8%	3.7%	4.2%	-1.7%	-0.8%	-24.0%	-4.2%	1.2%	9.6%	14.5%
Medicare %	20.9%	20.3%	16.8%	23.7%	20.3%	16.8%	18.1%	18.4%	16.1%	15.1%	21.6%	20.0%	19.9%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	52.5%	51.9%	47.9%
Private %	79.1%	79.7%	83.2%	76.3%	79.7%	83.2%	81.9%	81.6%	83.9%	84.9%	25.9%	28.1%	32.2%
Revenue/Day	$224	$237	$225	$245	$231	$245	$243	$254	$260	$270	$320	$373	$401
Cost/Day	$209	$225	$220	$219	$223	$227	$242	$256	$314	$281	$325	$338	$337
Avg Length of Stay	125.2 days	142.5 days	158.2 days	104.9 days	110.7 days	144.8 days	84.1 days	98.2 days	97.0 days	122.1 days	63.4 days	54.4 days	51.4 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Canton Nursing Center

Canton Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Canton Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Canton Nursing Center

Canton Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Canton Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Georgia

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This home usually has limited availability

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Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

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