Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Buchanan Healthcare Center
144 Depot Street, Buchanan, GA · (770) 646-5512
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 44
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Blue Ridge Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- May 1, 1995
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Georgia.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★−1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Georgia homes
Buchanan Healthcare Center carries 30 inspection points. That is fewer than 56% of Georgia's 354 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Georgia: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–11 pts
- 4★ 11–24 pts
- 3★ 24–39 pts
- 2★ 39–67 pts
- 1★ over 67 pts
Bars show every rated home in Georgia by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
18 health citations on record since 2024. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care5E
- D
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.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Rights3E
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
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
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3D
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Infection Control1F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services1F
- F
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Environmental1F
- F
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Inspection history
2026-06-18
3 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2025-03-30
3 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
2024-04-04
12 health deficiencies · 16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 20 min of nursing staff time a day, 17 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 20 min
Georgia average
3 h 36 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 68% of nursing staff and 0% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts better | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.2 pts worse | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine8.3 pts better | 100.0% | 91.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.1 pts better | 97.7% | 94.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1 pts worse | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.4 pts worse | 18.1% | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.5 pts better | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.7 pts worse | 37.2% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication23.2 pts worse | 43.0% | 19.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.5 pts worse | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened10 pts worse | 23.7% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased8.9 pts worse | 23.8% | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.1 pts worse | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.9 pts worse | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence3 pts better | 12.4% | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.7 pts better | 4.7% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine19.4 pts better | 100.0% | 80.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine15.2 pts better | 93.9% | 78.7% | 80.1% |
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Who owns and runs it
16 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epeoz LLC | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Epeoz LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hammond, Janet | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hammond, Janet | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hco Management LLC | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hco Management LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Morrow, Nicholas | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Morrow, Nicholas | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Najman, Eden | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Najman, Ilan | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Najman, Ilan | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Najman, Ilan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Najman, Ilan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Najman, Paz | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Nursing Home Depot LLC | 5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Nursing Home Depot LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
23 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke11F
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Egress5F
- F
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.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Services2E
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous2E
- E
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- E
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Construction1E
- E
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
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