Nursing Homes · Buchanan, GA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Buchanan Healthcare Center
144 Depot Street · Buchanan, GA 30113 · 60 certified beds
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About Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Buchanan, Georgia. Its capacity is 60 beds, below the Georgia median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Blue Ridge Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 15 citations, the most recent on March 30, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.33 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Buchanan. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (15)
Records from April 2024 to March 2025.
March 30, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 30, 2025
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
March 30, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 28, 2025.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
April 4, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.18 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of Blue Ridge Healthcare, a chain of 3 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 1.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Georgia.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Buchanan.
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