Presbyterian Village
2000 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106 · Cobb County · (770) 819-7000
107 certified beds, about 72 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115490 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since July 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $64,718 in the last three years; the largest was $64,718, and the latest is dated November 14, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.59 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.29 of those hours.
38.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
107/22
611/24
501/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
0E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policies titled, Mechanically Altered Diets and Thickened Liquids and How to Puree Foods, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff followed standardized pureed food recipes for nine of nine residents receiving pureed diets. This deficient practice had the potential to result in inconsistent nutritional intake and unsafe food consistency.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policies titled, Labeling Food Product and Food Storage, the facility failed to ensure food items were properly labeled, dated, sealed, and discarded when expired in the pantry, freezer, cooler, and resident refrigerator. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 62 residents who receive food orally and increased the risk of foodborne illness.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Environmental Services Policy - Cleanliness and Homelike Environment, the facility failed to maintain a clean and homelike environment related to a stained wall surface in one of eight rooms (Room F8) located on F Hall. This deficient practice had the potential to negatively impact the residents' right to reside in a safe, clean, and homelike environment.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Storage of Medications, the facility failed to ensure medications and biologicals were stored at proper temperatures to maintain their integrity. Specifically, one of two medication refrigerators in the first-floor medication room was not maintained within the required temperature range. Additionally, temperature monitoring was not completed daily in a second medication refrigerator located in the second-floor medication room. This deficient practice had the potential for residents to receive medications with compromised effectiveness.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility policy titled, Medication Administration Policy, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention and control practices were maintained during medication administration when food was present on one of four medication carts.
November 14, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review , staff interviews, and review of the facility policies/documents titled, Infection Prevention and Control Program, Infection Prevention and Control Committee, Surveillance Plan, Help Keep Our Residents Safe-Enhanced Barrier Precautions In Nursing Homes, Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) Implementation-Observations Tool, and Wound Care, the facility failed to provide proper surveillance and monitoring for infections and communicable diseases for 71 of 71 residents (R) residing in the facility. In addition, the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautions signs were on residents' doors for 15 of 15 (R) on enhanced barrier precautions. [...]
- F Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship Policy, the facility failed to establish and maintain an antibiotic stewardship facility-wide monitoring system (line listing) for residents on antibiotics. The deficient practice had the potential to affect all 71 residents residing in the facility.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Antibiotic Stewardship Policy, the facility failed to employ a certified Infection Preventionist (IP) and experienced a lapse in infection prevention leadership. The deficient practice had the potential to affect all 71 residents residing in the facility.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interviews, record review, and review of the facility policy titled, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Policy, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living relating to fingernail care and grooming were provided for five of 18 sampled residents (R) (R33, R42, R28, R55 and R31). The deficient practice had the potential to cause risk for unmet needs and a diminished quality of life.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Use of Psychotropic Medication, the facility failed to implement a stop date for a PRN (as needed) psychotropic medication for one of five Residents (R) (R53) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The deficient practice had the potential to affect the resident's highest practicable mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Storage of Medications, the facility failed to ensure medications were secured for one of two medication carts on one of two Halls (Hall B). The deficient practice had the potential for residents, visitors, and staff to access medications that may cause illness or injury. The facility census was 71.
July 14, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, interviews and review of facility policies titled Activities and Social Services and Activities Attendance, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities based on resident representative input and/or activity preference assessments for four of 24 sampled residents (R) (R#42, R#40, R#53, R#38) reviewed for the activities.
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 29, 2026, 3 on November 14, 2024, 2 on July 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | Fine | $64,718 |
| November 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 16 days from January 22, 2025 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.59 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.15 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.30 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.2% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.70 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.77 on weekdays and 4.15 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.75 in April to June 2025 to 4.59 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.59 | 0.29 | 4.77 | 4.15 | 6.1% | 0 of 90 | 72 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.36 | 0.41 | 4.49 | 4.03 | 6.2% | 0 of 92 | 71 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.34 | 0.43 | 4.52 | 3.88 | 5.4% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.75 | 0.46 | 4.97 | 4.19 | 8.6% | 1 of 91 | 62 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.3 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.3 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.9 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.8 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.0 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE, AUSTELL, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Village, Austell, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1988 |
| Haire, Deanna | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Meyer, Tammy | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Patterson, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Pearce, Chad | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Polk, Elizabeth G | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2011 | |
| Barglof, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Lawton, Rodrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Alston, Lativia | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Funderburk, Keith | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Hauptfuhrer, George | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Jones, Thomas | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Markle, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| McAfee, Laurene | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Morgan, James | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Rooker, April | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Sneed, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sparks, Robert | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Stewart, Davis | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Barglof, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2025 | |
| Lawton, Rodrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 14, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Austell, 1.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Powder Springs Center for Nursing & Healing Powder Springs, 2.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Pruitthealth - Austell Austell, 2.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Delmar Gardens of Smyrna Smyrna, 6.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Pruitthealth - Marietta Marietta, 7.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Sandtown Health and Rehabilitation Marietta, 7.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- A.g. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb Marietta, 9.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Roselane Health Center by Harborview Marietta, 10.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Presbyterian Village's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Presbyterian Village 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Presbyterian Village get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Presbyterian Village been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $64,718 in the last three years.
- Does Presbyterian Village accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Presbyterian Village?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers. Legal business name: PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE, AUSTELL, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
- Something wrong on this page? Ask for a correction. We fix errors in our copy of the data; findings themselves can only be changed by CMS and the state.
- NursingHomeClear is independent and not affiliated with CMS, Medicare or any state agency. This page reports federal records; it does not rate, recommend or endorse any home, and it is not medical or legal advice.