Nursing Homes · Atlanta, GA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Nurse Care of Buckhead
2920 Pharr Court South NW · Atlanta, GA 30305 · 220 certified beds
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About Nurse Care of Buckhead
Nurse Care of Buckhead is a nursing home in Atlanta, Georgia. Its capacity is 220 beds, above the Fulton County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Wellington Health Care Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 80 citations, the most recent on December 11, 2025. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.66 hours per resident per day. It is one of 20 nursing homes listed in Atlanta. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (80)
Records from December 2021 to December 2025.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected August 6, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
June 9, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 5, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $282,268
June 9, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $267,426 against this nursing home on June 9, 2025.
August 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $5,346 against this nursing home on August 1, 2024.
August 1, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 19, 2024, lasting 43 days (triggered by inspection on August 1, 2024).
February 20, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,659 against this nursing home on February 20, 2024.
February 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,279 against this nursing home on February 12, 2024.
January 22, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,558 against this nursing home on January 22, 2024.
Staffing
3.66 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.42 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Wellington Health Care Services, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.9 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 2.1 for staffing, 2.1 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.
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