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Nursing Home · Atlanta, GA
54 Peachtree Park Drive N.e., Colonial Homes · Atlanta, GA 30309
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Medicare overall rating
1 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Availability
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Reported capacity: 179 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 1 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 11 findings, above the GA average of 6.1. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
Families considering Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing can expect highly compassionate care, with numerous reviewers praising specific staff members for their professionalism and warmth. The facility is frequently noted for its cleanliness and the helpfulness of the administrative team regarding Medicaid and insurance. While the vast majority of feedback is exceptionally positive, one reviewer reported a significant issue regarding parking and valet services, though the facility noted this may be a mistaken identity with a nearby hotel.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Dozens of reviewers specifically name individual nurses, administrators, and receptionists for their exceptional care.
Families frequently mention being kept well-informed and receiving regular updates on patient progress.
Multiple reviewers explicitly praise the facility for being clean, fresh-smelling, and well-maintained.
One reviewer mentioned the kitchen staff is on point with the food.
Reviewers highly praise the Activity Director and the variety of wonderful things provided for residents.
Reviewers noted the helpfulness of the business office regarding Medicaid and found the pricing reasonable.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 70 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“I was extremely impressed with the facility. The cleanliness and the professionalism of the staff. Markeith Brown is superb at what he does with my mom.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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5
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1
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families filed numerous complaint reports triggering the majority of deficiencies at this facility, with a concerning 2023 complaint involving protection from abuse and neglect. Primary recurring issues include basic daily care assistance, medication management, resident rights violations, and nutrition services. While all violations show correction dates, the high volume of family-initiated complaints and pattern of repeated problems across multiple care areas suggest ongoing quality concerns that warrant careful consideration.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 25, 2024
$10,033
Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing
for profit
Empire Care Centers
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Chain avg rating: 1.8/5 · Rank 17 of 18 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Ga 2 Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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