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Nurse Care Of Buckhead

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

220 Beds
Medicare Since 1971

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2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

About Nurse Care Of Buckhead

Nursing home overview and details

Nurse Care Of Buckhead is a for-profit nursing home in Atlanta, GA, serving Fulton County and the surrounding community. The facility has 220 certified beds with an average daily census of 207.6 residents.

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1971, bringing 55 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Atlanta, GA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds220
Avg. Residents/Day207.6
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyFulton
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

1of 5

Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has received a 1-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

Poor

Quality Measures

Poor

Staffing

Poor

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Nurse Care Of Buckhead provides 3.42 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.29 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 67.9%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 78.9%. Weekend staffing averages 2.95 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.29
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.42
Total Nurse Turnover Rate67.9%
RN Turnover Rate78.9%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.95

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Nurse Care Of Buckhead is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 5 fines totaling $277,501, and has 6 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. Additionally, 23 infection control deficiencies have been identified during health inspections. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines5 ($277,501)
Total Penalties6
Infection Control Deficiencies23

Doctors at Nurse Care Of Buckhead

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Nurse Care Of Buckhead

What is the CMS rating for Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Nurse Care Of Buckhead have?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has 220 certified beds with an average daily census of 207.6 residents.

What type of facility is Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Fulton County in Atlanta, GA.

How many doctors practice at Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

1 physicians are affiliated with Nurse Care Of Buckhead. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Nurse Care Of Buckhead have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Nurse Care Of Buckhead has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·