Nursing Home · Atlanta, GA
2631 North Druid Hills Road N E, Merry Hills · Atlanta, GA 30329
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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Reported capacity: 120 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare shows an abuse citation on record. Read the linked source details, ask the administrator what corrective action was taken, and independently verify the facility’s current status before deciding.
Fountainview Center for Alzheimer's receives high praise for its compassionate nursing staff, effective medication management, and well-maintained facility environment. While many families report excellent experiences with long-term and end-of-life care, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent attention to hygiene and patient basic needs from certain staff members.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Most reviewers praise the staff's dedication and compassion, though a minority report inconsistent care quality.
Families appreciate the proactive communication from nursing and administrative staff.
Multiple reviewers explicitly mention the facility is clean and well-maintained.
Reviewers noted positive engagement through drumming and movement activities.
Reviewers specifically highlight the facility's punctuality and reliability with medication schedules.
Long-term families report high satisfaction with the care provided to Alzheimer's residents.
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.
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Rating Trends
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
Key Review Excerpts
“In another facility my brother-in-law seldom got his medication on time, but at Fountain view, they understood how important it was to give medication on schedule.”
“The therapy program was good. The wound care program was excellent. The staff were compassionate, attentive, and detailed. The facilities are clean and well maintained.”
“The entire process of my mother's end of life was made easier by the compassionate staff at this center.”
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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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has concerning patterns of repeat deficiencies and families have filed complaints that triggered federal investigations, including serious issues with abuse protection and proper response to violations. The most recurring problems involve pressure ulcer care, care planning, and infection control, with pressure ulcer deficiencies appearing in multiple surveys indicating ongoing challenges. While all violations have reported correction dates, the repeat patterns in key care areas and complaint-triggered investigations warrant careful consideration during visits.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 17, 2025
$33,430
Fine
Jan 18, 2024
$4,017
Fine
Jan 18, 2024
$8,018
Payment Denial
Jan 18, 2024
7-day denial
Fountainview Ctr for Alzheimer
for profit
Owners
Small, David
Owner (parent company)
Small, William
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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Google Reviews
28 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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