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Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
The Cottages at Rockmart
Nursing Home
The Cottages at Rockmart
Nursing Home
The Cottages at Rockmart is a 24-hour a day, compassionate, skilled rehabilitation and medical center located in Rockmart, serving Northwest Georgia. The facility focuses on increased improvement and restoration of the patient’s health, early rehabilitation, and return to home. A care coordinator is available to assist with coordinating care pre and post hospital to ensure a smooth transition.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
116
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
54.1%
Residents per day (avg)
84
Occupancy rate
54.1%
Residents per day (avg)
84
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Medicaid
36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8.9M
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$8,905,599.00
Operating loss
$-1,566,170.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.5M
116-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
70%
Occupied Beds
81 of 116
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
July 7, 2021
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115381
County:
POLK
Ownership & operating entity
The Cottages at Rockmart is administrated by Ms RHONDA BASS.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
A full range of rehab therapies, Emotional and social needs of our residents and their families, 24 hour skilled nursing, IV therapies, Pet Therapy
Operating Hours
24 hours a day
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.
16 visits/inspections
2 routine inspections
2 other visits
2 life safety inspections
Results
7 with issues
9 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:January 14, 2025
Type:Re Inspection
23 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
The Cottages at Rockmart
-44%
+93%
-31%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30153
116
No
-
54.1%
$8,663,298.00
$4,166,443.00
48.1%
83.50
6.8718
-
11
-
-44%+93%-31%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Cottages at Rockmart
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 30153
Bed Count:
116
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
115381
Occupancy:
54.1%
Home Revenue:
$8,663,298.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,166,443.00
Payroll %:
48.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
83.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.8718
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
-44%
-44%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+93%
+93%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
173
Total Staff
157
Employees
16
Contractors
48,110
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 8.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 9.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 109 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
150 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,333 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 109 | 0 | 109 | 32,086 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9,859 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 913 | 90 | 99% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 870 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 835 | 73 | 80% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 500 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 426 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 220 | 25 | 27% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 195 | 26 | 29% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 165 | 31 | 34% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 11 | 12% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 3% | 16 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 13% | 3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Citations per inspection
3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Aug 22, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 24, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 24, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 24, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Select Healthcare LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
79
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(7.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
55
(69.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(22.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
16% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.7
25% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.5%
27% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.1%
12% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.6%
66% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
113% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.0%
53% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
43% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.0%
83% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
21.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
21.5%
145% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.8%
50% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
18% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.3%
139% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
20% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Cottages at Rockmart based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
54.1%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,566,170
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,797,055
↑ ~$353K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-18.1%
↑ 20.2pp vs 2022
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