Etowah Health and Rehabilitation
409 Grady Road PO Box 957, Etowah, TN 37331 · (423) 263-1138
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Etowah Health and Rehabilitation has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 2 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $12,377 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 25, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 25, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 25, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 25, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,934October 25, 2023
- Fine of $7,443October 25, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.22 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.62 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 46.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation Etowah · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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