Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2025.

• Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0553 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

• Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2026.

• Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2025.

• Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.

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  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 20, 2023 from $19,321 to $3,728.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 25, 2024 from $15,435 to $10,033.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0940. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

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  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

22 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2024.

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CMS fine of $10,033 on July 25, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 20, 2023 from $29,724 to $19,321.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 20, 2023 from $23,989 to $29,724.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.