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Countryside Post Acute
233 Carrollton 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.
Countryside Post Acute is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Buchanan, Georgia, certified for 62 beds and caring for about 52 residents a day.
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 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 9, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 29.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $4K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4.
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 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.0 | 25.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 74.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,068 | $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: 21 Aug 2025, 18 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×2 F ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2024 |
| 18 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | Payment denial | — | 74 days |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $4,068 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 2 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 | 27.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.2% | 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: 233 Carrollton Opco Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Carrollton Realco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Healthcare Center | Buchanan | 60 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 25.0 | — | 30 Mar 2025 |
| 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 Countryside Post Acute been cited for?
18 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 Countryside Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $4K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Countryside Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Countryside Post Acute?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Countryside Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 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.