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Buchanan Healthcare Center
144 Depot Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Buchanan, Georgia, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 46 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 12, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 74.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Haralson Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 18 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 25.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 74.5% | 74.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $4,068 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Mar 2025, 4 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×2 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 74.5%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 42.9% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Buchanan Healthcare Center Llc. Chain: Blue Ridge Healthcare (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epeoz LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Hco Management LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Epeoz LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Nursing Home Depot LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Hco Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Nursing Home Depot LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Haralson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Post Acute | Buchanan | 62 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 29.0 | $4K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center | Bremen | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 25.0 | $9K | 7 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Haralson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buchanan Healthcare Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Buchanan Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buchanan Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buchanan Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Blue Ridge Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Epeoz LLC, Hco Management LLC and Epeoz LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buchanan Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.