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Complaint Investigation

Cottages At Rockmart, The

August 22, 2025 · Rockmart, GA · 750 Goodyear Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 116
Provider ID 115381
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Cottages At Rockmart, The
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Inspection Summary

COTTAGES AT ROCKMART, THE in ROCKMART, GA — inspection on August 22, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0610
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Administrator stated that she was the Abuse Coordinator.

The Administrator stated that as part of their investigation process, staff were supposed to conduct interviews with other residents to make sure they had not had any incidents with R1.

She stated that most of the residents in the building where R1 resided were unable to be interviewed.

She stated that to ensure their safety, staff were instructed to monitor those residents with routine checks.

She stated that they conducted weekly skin checks for all residents and ensured there were no visible signs of abuse.

She stated she did not think anyone had reported anything, and the residents were told to report if they had any incidents of abuse.

She stated she did not have concerns about the other residents.

Regarding residents who were not cognitively intact, the Administrator stated that it may upset them if they attempted a full skin check.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ROCKMART, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from COTTAGES AT ROCKMART, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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