NURSE CARE OF BUCKHEAD

Nurse Care of Buckhead is a long-term care facility located at 2920 Pharr Court South NW in Atlanta, Georgia (ZIP 30305), within Fulton County. The facility operates 220 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Nurse Care of Buckhead holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also received a 1-star rating. The health inspection rating of 1 star reflects findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating of 1 star is based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating of 1 star is based on clinical data indicators that track resident health outcomes across multiple categories. Nurse Care of Buckhead is certified to accept payment from both Medicare and Medicaid, two of the primary funding sources for long-term and skilled nursing care in the United States. Individuals whose care needs and financial circumstances qualify them for either program may be eligible to receive services at this facility under those coverage arrangements. Prospective residents and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (404) 261-9043 to confirm current availability of beds, accepted payment sources, and specific service offerings. Across all four CMS rating categories, including overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, Nurse Care of Buckhead received a rating of 1 star. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, placing this facility below that benchmark in each measured domain. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected during the most recent available reporting cycle. Individuals researching long-term care options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns to support informed decision-making.