Buchanan Healthcare Center
144 Depot Street
Buchanan GA 30113
Phone: 7706465512
For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Georgia average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Buchanan average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 46.1 |
| Occupancy | 77% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE (3 facilities) |
| County | Haralson |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1995-05-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 115587 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 3 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.34 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.89 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 74.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is Buchanan Healthcare Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 1, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does Buchanan Healthcare Center have?
CMS certifies 60 beds; the facility reports an average of 46.1 residents per day (about 77% occupancy).
Does Buchanan Healthcare Center have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has Buchanan Healthcare Center been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.