BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING

Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing is a long-term care facility located at 54 Peachtree Park Drive N.E. in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30309), within Fulton County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 179 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from onsite inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, based on clinical data indicators related to resident outcomes and care processes. Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to Georgia state eligibility criteria and may cover extended stays for qualifying individuals. Families and individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (404) 351-6041 to verify current availability, accepted payment sources, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility's ratings are below average across most measured categories. The national overall average CMS rating is 3.0 stars. Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing's overall rating of 1 star, combined with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 1-star staffing rating, places it in the lower tier of CMS-rated facilities nationally. The quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates performance slightly above the lowest rating in that specific category. These ratings are derived from publicly available CMS data and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparison among nursing facilities. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review full CMS inspection reports, which are publicly accessible through the Medicare Care Compare database, for detailed information on specific deficiencies or staffing records.