Nurse Care of BuckheadCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2920 Pharr Court South NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
- CCN
- 115129
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 220
- Residents per day
- 209
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS gives Nurse Care of Buckhead an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 34 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Georgia is 4. CMS lists 5 fines with a total of $282,268 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Fulton County median | Georgia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 19 homes in the county, 356 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Georgia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 9 Jun 2025 | 34 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 7 Sep 2023 | 43 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 34 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | C | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 43 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0579 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 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 | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2021 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2022 |
| 30 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2022 |
| 30 Dec 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2025 | Fine | $267,426 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Fine | $5,346 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | 43 | |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $2,659 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $2,279 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Georgia median | Georgia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.57 | 3.40 | 3.56 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.23 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | 2.14 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.12 | 2.90 | 3.10 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 67.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Georgia median
- 45.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 90.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 4
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.3% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.6% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Pharr Court Associates LP
- Chain
- Wellington Health Care Services (14 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 31 Jul 2007 |
| Andwell Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Jan 2012 | |
| Elkins Road Associates LLC | General partnership interest | 31 Jul 2007 | |
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP | Limited partnership interest | 31 Jul 2007 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Fulton County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraces at Peachtree Hills Place, The | Atlanta | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 3 May 2026 | |
| Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing | Atlanta | 1 of 5 | 11 | $10,033 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites by HarborviewSpecial Focus Facility | Atlanta | Not rated | 21 | $201,403 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| The William Breman Jewish Home | Atlanta | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 11 Jun 2026 | |
| Westminster Commons | Atlanta | 2 of 5 | 17 | $23,472 | 22 May 2025 | |
| Pruitthealth - West Atlanta | Atlanta | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 18 Sep 2025 | |
| Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center | Atlanta | 1 of 5 | 5 | $53,965 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The | Atlanta | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation | Atlanta | 1 of 5 | 1 | $113,074 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Reliable Health & Rehab at Lakewood | Atlanta | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| Crestview Health & Rehab CtrSpecial Focus candidate | Atlanta | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation | East Point | 1 of 5 | 1 | $40,596 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Georgia Department of Community Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Georgia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Nurse Care of Buckhead (CCN 115129). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/nurse-care-of-buckhead-atlanta-ga-115129/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Nurse Care of Buckhead last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Dec 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Sep 2023.
- Who operates Nurse Care of Buckhead?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Wellington Health Care Services. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Nurse Care of Buckhead?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 1 home in Georgia as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.