Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (36% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
With a strong focus on rehabilitation and recovery, The Cottages at Rockmart is a skilled nursing home on Goodyear Avenue in Rockmart, Georgia. It operates 116 beds and maintains a 70 percent occupancy rate, reflecting a blend of residents in post-acute rehabilitation and those with ongoing care needs. Averaging a stay length of around 30 months, the home supports short-term recovery and longer-term nursing care.
Rehabilitation is a core strength here. The facility supplies a full range of rehab therapies to bolster residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization. Beyond therapy, the team pays deliberate attention to residents’ emotional and social needs and those of their families, acknowledging that recovery transcends medical care. The home provides 24-hour skilled nursing coverage alongside IV therapies and pet therapy to support resident well-being. Daily nursing support averages about 6 hours 52 minutes per resident day, split across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. That level of hands-on care makes the setting practical for occupants needing close monitoring and active therapeutic support. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to provide families multiple routes to coverage for skilled nursing care. The location scores 62 on the walkability scale, meaning the surrounding neighborhood has an average mix of accessible amenities and services. Rockmart is a small, quiet town in the foothills of Georgia, which many families find charming for a calmer care setting.
State inspections have shown responsive management. When deficiencies were cited in a previous inspection, The Cottages at Rockmart corrected them fully, and a follow-up survey had no new issues. This pattern of identifying concerns and taking corrective action is a crucial context for families assessing the home’s dedication to resident safety.
The Cottages at Rockmart is administered by Rhonda Bass.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 40 | 21 | This facility has 90% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (40 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 90% worse |
State average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 16.6
State average 4.68
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).
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,891 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 111 | 0 | 111 | 36,564 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 10,661 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,254 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 1 | 4 | 871 | 68 | 74% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 664 | 86 | 93% | 5.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 2 | 4 | 637 | 61 | 66% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 1 | 3 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 62 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 57 | 62% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 447 | 63 | 68% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 442 | 67 | 73% | 6.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 357 | 54 | 59% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 194 | 28 | 30% | 6.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 11 | 12% | 3.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 8 | 9% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 2 | 2% | 15 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Cottages at Rockmart from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (36% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rockmart's city center to The Cottages at Rockmart's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| The William Breman Jewish Home | NH SNF | Atlanta (Buckhead) | 96
Facility
96
GA AVG
87
Rank
#248 / 664 |
96.9%
Facility
96.9%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#6 / 155 | +22% | 5.36
Facility
5.36
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#12 / 183 | +14% | +51% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 10
Facility
10
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#50 / 184 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#48 / 184 | 2 | 93 | A+ |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
39
Rank
#597 / 870 | Jeffrey Gopen | $13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#57 / 179 | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#15 / 179 | 70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#12 / 179 | 115022 | ||||
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | NH SNF | Columbus | 84
Facility
84
GA AVG
87
Rank
#314 / 664 |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#147 / 155 | -42% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#22 / 183 | -50% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#68 / 184 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#71 / 184 | - | 39 | - |
2
Facility
2
GA AVG
39
Rank
#826 / 870 | Donald Butler | $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#172 / 179 | $2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#144 / 179 | 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#6 / 179 | 115478 | ||||
| Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation | NH | Augusta (Bonair) | 42
Facility
42
GA AVG
87
Rank
#552 / 664 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#16 / 155 | +20% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#30 / 183 | +69% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#10 / 184 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#12 / 184 | - | 40 | - |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
Rank
#568 / 870 | Tina Lane | $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#171 / 179 | $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#162 / 179 | 66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#34 / 179 | 115294 | ||||
| Lenbrook | NH AL MC SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#90 / 155 | +3% | 7.08
Facility
7.08
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#2 / 183 | +38% | +99% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 184 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#15 / 184 | - | 49 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
39
Rank
#239 / 870 | Mark Kill | $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#3 / 179 | $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#1 / 179 | 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#130 / 179 | 115296 | ||||
| The Cottages at Rockmart | NH SNF | Rockmart | 116
Facility
116
GA AVG
87
Rank
#142 / 664 |
69.8%
Facility
69.8%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#120 / 155 | -12% | 6.87
Facility
6.87
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#3 / 183 | -40% | +93% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#55 / 184 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#62 / 184 | - | 81 | - |
62
Facility
62
GA AVG
39
Rank
#179 / 870 | - | $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#128 / 179 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#107 / 179 | 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#47 / 179 | 115381 |
The Cottages at Rockmart has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Cottages at Rockmart's occupancy is 70%.
The Cottages at Rockmart has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Cottages at Rockmart has a no-pet policy.
The team at The Cottages at Rockmart can be reached at Rhondab@reliablemgt.com.
The Cottages at Rockmart is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Rhonda Bass is the administrator of The Cottages at Rockmart.
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