Buchanan, GA

Buchanan Healthcare Center

1-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

144 Depot Street, Buchanan, GA

(770) 646-5512

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

43

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Blue Ridge Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1995-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.21

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.27

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.74

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.24

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

74%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.2	2.2 About the same	1.9 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.6	2.0 0.4 pts better	1.8 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	91.2% 8.8 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.0%	95.0% 3 pts better	95.5% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.8%	3.2% 0.4 pts better	3.3% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	20.9%	9.6% 11.3 pts worse	11.4% 9.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	2.7%	5.9% 3.2 pts better	5.4% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	45.5%	20.7% 24.8 pts worse	19.6% 25.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	43.9%	21.4% 22.5 pts worse	16.7% 27.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	24.6%	17.9% 6.7 pts worse	16.3% 8.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	26.0%	16.2% 9.8 pts worse	14.9% 11.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	4.1%	1.1% 3 pts worse	1.0% 3.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.6%	2.5% 1.1 pts worse	1.7% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	8.7%	16.1% 7.4 pts better	19.8% 11.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	0.5%	6.2% 5.7 pts better	5.1% 4.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	80.4% 19.6 pts better	81.7% 18.3 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	13.6%	12.2% 1.4 pts worse	12.0% 1.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.8%	78.2% 15.6 pts better	79.7% 14.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	33.4%	24.2% 9.2 pts worse	23.9% 9.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-30 · Fire 2025-03-30

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-04 · Fire 2024-04-04

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

16 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-15 · Fire 2022-12-15

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K364 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-04-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-30

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-04

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-05-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Hammond, Janet

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-11-25

Morrow, Nicholas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-09-01

Najman, Ilan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01

Nursing Home Depot LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01

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