ElderGrade
C

58/100

Average

Buchanan Healthcare Center

144 Depot Street, Buchanan, GA 30113

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 3 in Haralson County (770) 646-5512
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
77%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 75%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

14/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.25 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 75% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.89 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.25 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.84 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 74.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 30, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Mar 30, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 30, 2025 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 30, 2025 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 4, 2024 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 4, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 4, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 4, 2024 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 4, 2024 F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE, which operates 3 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
EPEOZ LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HCO MANAGEMENT LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
EPEOZ LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NAJMAN, EDEN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NAJMAN, ILAN Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NAJMAN, PAZ Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NURSING HOME DEPOT LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
NAJMAN, ILAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HAMMOND, JANET Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MORROW, NICHOLAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NAJMAN, ILAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HCO MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Buchanan Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Buchanan Healthcare Center? +

Buchanan Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of C (58 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Buchanan Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 2.89 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Buchanan Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 15 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Buchanan Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Buchanan Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.