NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD

2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW
ATLANTA GA 30305
Phone: 4042619043

Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures1/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • 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 Atlanta average: 1.2 star lower (2.2), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds220
Average residents per day209.0
Occupancy95%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainWELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES (14 facilities)
CountyFulton
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1971-12-22
CMS certification number (CCN)115129
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle34

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.59
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.57
Registered nurse turnover90.0%
Total nursing staff turnover67.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)5
Fines (total value)$282,268
Payment denials1
Total penalties6
This facility has $282,268 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

Estimate nursing home costs in Georgia Compare all Georgia facilities

Is NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 1.

How many beds does NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD have?

CMS certifies 220 beds; the facility reports an average of 209.0 residents per day (about 95% occupancy).

Does NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $282,268 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.