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Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing
54 Peachtree Park Drive Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309
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.
Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing, in Atlanta, Georgia, is certified for 179 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Empire Care Centers chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 73.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fulton Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 24 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.7 | 21.1 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 73.9% | 54.9% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,033 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (19 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: 25 Sep 2025, 25 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×3 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 73.9%, RNs 56.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 20.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 35.0% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Atlanta Ga Opco Llc. Chain: Empire Care Centers (20 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ga 2 Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2022 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
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 Fulton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraces At Peachtree Hills Place, The | Atlanta | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 28.0 | — | 3 May 2026 |
| The William Breman Jewish Home | Atlanta | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The | Atlanta | 138 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10.9 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Christian City Rehabilitation Center | Union City | 200 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Fairburn | Fairburn | 82 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 26.8 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Reliable Health & Rehab At Lakewood | Atlanta | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Westminster Commonsabuse icon | Atlanta | 90 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 38.9 | $23K | 22 May 2025 |
| Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation | East Point | 118 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 31.4 | $41K | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 19 facilities in Fulton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing?
It is part of the Empire Care Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ga 2 Holdco LLC and Empire Care Centers LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Sep 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.