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Sandtown Health and Rehabilitation
1480 Sandtown Road SW, Marietta, GA 30008 (opens Google Maps) · Cobb County · (770) 422-1755· 109 certified beds · avg 84 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 1995 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 12, 2026
5
Serious findings on record
most recent Nov 14, 2022
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.99
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0656
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0656
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0695
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0695
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Why it matters: Mistakes in breathing care can quickly become life-threatening for residents who depend on oxygen or equipment.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0835
The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0835
The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.
Why it matters: Poor administration often shows up as understaffing, supply shortages, and care problems across the whole facility.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0940
The facility did not develop, carry out, or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, pattern · Nov 14, 2022 · F-0940
The facility did not develop, carry out, or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Why it matters: Poorly trained staff make more mistakes in care, safety, and infection control — the things residents depend on daily.
Severity (K): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was a pattern: more than a limited occurrence, without being widespread. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. F-0791
View all 12 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · F-0600 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · F-0835 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | ▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, pattern | The facility did not develop, carry out, or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. · F-0940 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies. · F-0838 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 5
2025
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9 | 5 | K ▲ |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityGeorgia averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.99
Georgia average: 3.54
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.18
Georgia average: 0.50
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.70
Georgia average: 3.09
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.99 | 3.54 | 3.95 | bottom 22% in Georgia; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.18 | 0.50 | 0.69 | bottom 4% in Georgia; bottom 2% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.70 | 3.09 | 3.50 | bottom 29% in Georgia; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.13 | 0.35 | 0.48 | bottom 7% in Georgia; bottom 3% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.2 | 46.0 | 45.8 | top 4% in Georgia; top 5% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 20.0 | 44.5 | 42.9 | top 11% in Georgia; top 13% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.34, RN 0.21, weekend 3.01.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.34 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
All 1 owning or managing party CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "What training do new hires get before working with residents, and what ongoing training do all staff receive?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Georgia midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 23% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 43 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Marietta | 0.1 mi | Marietta, GA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| A.g. Rhodes Home, INC - Cobb | 2.8 mi | Marietta, GA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Roselane Health Center by Harborview | 3.6 mi | Marietta, GA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Tower Road Post Acute, LLC | 3.7 mi | Marietta, GA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing | 4.5 mi | Marietta, GA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Delmar Gardens of Smyrna | 4.8 mi | Smyrna, GA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Pruitthealth - Austell | 4.9 mi | Austell, GA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC | 5.9 mi | Austell, GA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing | 7.0 mi | Powder Springs, GA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Presbyterian Village | 7.1 mi | Austell, GA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The William Breman Jewish Home | 8.2 mi | Atlanta, GA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| East Cobb Center for Nursing and Healing LLC | 8.8 mi | Marietta, GA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115580.