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Buchanan Healthcare Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

144 DEPOT STREET, Buchanan, GA 30113

60 Beds
Medicare Since 1995

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144 DEPOT STREET
Buchanan, GA 30113

About Buchanan Healthcare Center

Nursing home overview and details

Buchanan Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Buchanan, GA, serving Haralson County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.5 residents.

Buchanan Healthcare Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1995, bringing 31 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Buchanan, GA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds60
Avg. Residents/Day43.5
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyHaralson

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Buchanan Healthcare Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Below Average

Staffing

Poor

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Buchanan Healthcare Center provides 3.18 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.22 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 72.2%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. Weekend staffing averages 3.18 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.18
Total Nurse Turnover Rate72.2%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.18

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Buchanan Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Buchanan Healthcare Center

What is the CMS rating for Buchanan Healthcare Center?

Buchanan Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Buchanan Healthcare Center have?

Buchanan Healthcare Center has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.5 residents.

What type of facility is Buchanan Healthcare Center?

Buchanan Healthcare Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Haralson County in Buchanan, GA.

How many doctors practice at Buchanan Healthcare Center?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Buchanan Healthcare Center.

Does Buchanan Healthcare Center have any safety concerns?

Buchanan Healthcare Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·