Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Atlanta, GA
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $23,989 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1500 S Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA
(404) 252-2002
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
165
Certified beds
Average residents
140
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Empire Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-02-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.11
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.68
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
62%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.2
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.0
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% |
91.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.0% |
95.0%
1 pts better
|
95.5%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.0% |
3.2%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.8% |
9.6%
1.8 pts better
|
11.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.4% |
5.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.5% |
20.7%
8.2 pts better
|
19.6%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.5% |
21.4%
7.9 pts better
|
16.7%
3.2 pts better
|
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 | 19.2% |
17.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
16.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.1%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
2.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.2% |
16.1%
15.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
6.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.1% |
80.4%
5.7 pts better
|
81.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.4% |
12.2%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
2.2%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.4% |
78.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.1% |
24.2%
3.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-07 · Fire 2023-05-07
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-22 · Fire 2021-10-22
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-19
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-19
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 2026-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-19
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
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 2025-05-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
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 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
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 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-05-23
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-05-07
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 2023-06-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-05-07
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 2023-06-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-05-07
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-06-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
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 2023-06-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
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 2023-06-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-06-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
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 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-06-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-22
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 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-22
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-22
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-22
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-11-30
C · Minimal harm
2021-10-22
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2021-11-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$6,267
2023-05-07
Fine
Fine · fine $6,267
Fine
$6,267
2023-05-07
Fine
Fine · fine $6,267
Fine
$11,455
2023-05-07
Fine
Fine · fine $11,455
Fine
$0
2023-05-07
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-06-08 · 11 days
11 day denial
Ownership
Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Burney, Linda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cole, Judellia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Donath, Barry
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ellis, Renee
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Empire Care Centers LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ensh Ga 3 LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Hardy, Leanthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heller, Shlomo
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Heller, Shlomo
Corporate Officer · Individual
Jackson, Victoria
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Klinczar, Christie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lamuyon, Sharon
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Myerowitz, Netanel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Nmga3 Jv Member LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Nussbaum, Ephraim
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Nussbaum, Ephraim
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Patel, Nipa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sone-Ebeloue, Gladys
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stokley, Charmagne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swerdloff, Aryeh
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Taylor, Basha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tolbert, Matthew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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