East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Marietta, GA
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East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Marietta, GA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing is a nursing home in Marietta, GA, offering rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Promoting a warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals, along with 24-hour comprehensive medical care, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also follows a resident-centered approach to care, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care based on their needs and preferences.

Stretching exercises, social events, and a variety of activities foster engagement and help residents stay active. Residents can also focus on their recovery and wellness with state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and a lively dining room. Situated along Johnson Ferry Road, near a bank, restaurants, and shops, the community guarantees quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Georgia, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 15.4% Above GA avg. ▲ 15.4% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 7.4% Above GA avg. ▲ 7.4% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 11.3% Below GA avg. ▼ 11.3% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 40.9% Above GA avg. ▲ 40.9% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 91st out of 193 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 21m per day
Rank #91 / 193Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 193 homes in Georgia for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 193 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)
vs Georgia avg
-6%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +184% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 29m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 10m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 49m per day ▼ 16% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 8m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 9m per day ▲ 184% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 21m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
37 days
Bed community size
117-bed community Rank #137 / 666Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 666 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #594 / 669Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 594th out of 669 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #167 / 870Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 870 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
93%
Rank #28 / 159Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 159 homes in Georgia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
109 / 117
Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceApril 1, 2023
CountyCobb
AccreditationsMember of GHCA

Ownership & Operating Entity

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing is administered by Linda Karling Lott.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesAlarm System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

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
Specific ProgramsPatient Experience, Covid-19

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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 2023 · 3 years of data 27 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2023 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per year (29% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 21, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility GA Average vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 27 21 This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (27 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 29% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 9 7 This facility has 29% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (9 vs. GA avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.1 1.4 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (2.1 vs. GA avg 1.4).↑ 50% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility GA Average vs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 13 15 This facility has had 13% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (13 vs. GA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 13% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 21, 2025 inspection found five deficiencies including unsafe medication administration, inadequate oxygen equipment, improper food handling, and poor infection control for respiratory devices.
  • March 14, 2024 survey cited four deficiencies involving incomplete care planning, expired biologicals, and failure to maintain respiratory equipment properly.
  • Follow-up surveys in April and May 2024 confirmed all prior deficiencies were corrected and no complaints were substantiated.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
11 Rank #61 / 194Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 194 homes in Georgia for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 194 GA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #68 / 194Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 194 homes in Georgia for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 194 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

11 moderate citations Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 193
Employees 185
Contractors 8
Staff to resident ratio 1.80 : 1
27% more staff per resident than Georgia average
Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1 Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1See full Georgia ranking
Avg staff/day 63
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Georgia average
Georgia average: 8.3 hours Georgia average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Georgia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 47,616

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 19 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 49 total: 41 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 54 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 54
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.2%

79 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 8

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 54 0 54 17,954 92 100% 8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse 41 8 49 10,815 92 100% 9
Physical Therapist 17 0 17 5,038 92 100% 8.5
Registered Nurse 19 0 19 3,368 92 100% 7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 5 0 5 1,410 75 82% 7.5
Physical Therapy Aide 7 0 7 1,281 80 87% 7.2
Dietitian 3 0 3 1,158 68 74% 7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist 11 0 11 1,015 76 83% 6.8
RN Director of Nursing 6 0 6 819 71 77% 7.1
Dental Services Staff 2 0 2 814 64 70% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 6 0 6 754 69 75% 8.1
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 563 66 72% 6.6
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 540 62 67% 8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 460 61 66% 7
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 444 57 62% 7.8
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 400 61 66% 6.4
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 399 53 58% 7.5
Administrator 1 0 1 388 52 57% 7.5
54 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
49 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 82%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 87%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 74%
11 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 83%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 62%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 58%
1 Administrator
% of Days 57%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.6
62% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.1
68% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 30.8%
83% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 33.0%
70% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
47% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
76% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.2%
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
29% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
10% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.9%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.0%
19% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.5%
8% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.07
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.28
35% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 71.8%
11% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
56% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.8%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.6%
11% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.8%
36% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.8%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 78.8%
47% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 69.1%
37% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 20 days

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 107
Medicare
29
27.1% of residents
Medicaid
43
40.2% of residents
Private pay or other
35
32.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$16.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$599.6K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$16.5M Rank #44 / 188Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$599.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$11.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #35 / 188Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.0M 48.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #108 / 188Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 188 homes in Georgia for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 51–63% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$7.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$15.9M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 20 days.

Admissions
1,098 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 67%
Medicaid 4%
Discharges
1,068 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 21%
Private pay 75%
Medicaid 3%

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Rank #140 / 188
$5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #109 / 188
68.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 68.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #27 / 188
115580
East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Marietta
117
Facility 117
GA AVG 87
Rank #137 / 666
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #28 / 159
+18%
3.36
Facility 3.36
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #91 / 193
+12% -6%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 195
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #61 / 194
3.7
Facility 3.7
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #68 / 194
- 109 -
63
Facility 63
GA AVG 39
Rank #167 / 870
Linda Karling Lott
$16.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #44 / 188
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #35 / 188
48.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 48.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #108 / 188
115283
A.G. Rhodes
NH
MC
SNF
Marietta
138
Facility 138
GA AVG 87
Rank #84 / 666
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #38 / 159
+16%
4.18
Facility 4.18
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #33 / 193
-36% +17%
$0
Facility $0
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #1 / 195
16
Facility 16
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #108 / 194
3.2
Facility 3.2
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #51 / 194
- 126 -
91
Facility 91
GA AVG 39
Rank #5 / 870
Machele Pace
$16.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #56 / 188
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #27 / 188
50.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #41 / 188
115275
Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Marietta (Northwest Marietta Historic District)
154
Facility 154
GA AVG 87
Rank #64 / 666
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
GA AVG 79.2
Rank #95 / 159
+2%
2.96
Facility 2.96
GA AVG 3.56
Rank #146 / 193
-5% -17%
$7.9k
Facility $7.9k
GA AVG $38.9k
Rank #133 / 195
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 16.6
Rank #174 / 194
6.4
Facility 6.4
GA AVG 4.7
Rank #151 / 194
3 124 -
11
Facility 11
GA AVG 39
Rank #719 / 870
Kristine Aibangbee
$15.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $15.7M
Rank #50 / 188
$6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG $4.3M
Rank #59 / 188
42.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG 42.6%
Rank #145 / 188
115206

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Georgia

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing is located in Marietta, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General 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

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing

Is East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing in a walkable area?

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing?

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing's occupancy is 93%.

Are pets allowed at East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing?

No, East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing?

The team at East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing can be reached at allans@empirecarecenters.com.

Does East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing?

Linda Karling Lott is the administrator of East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing.

How many beds does East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing have?

East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing has 117 beds.

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