BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER

Buchanan Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility located at 144 Depot Street in Buchanan, Georgia, within Haralson County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, corporate-owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Buchanan Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars out of a possible 5. In the health inspection category, the facility received 3 stars, indicating performance at a mid-range level relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest on the scale, reflecting staffing levels that fall below typical benchmarks. The quality measure rating stands at 2 stars, indicating performance below the national midpoint in clinical outcome indicators. Regarding payment and insurance, Buchanan Healthcare Center participates in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification means the facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (770) 646-5512 to inquire about private pay options, insurance acceptance, and current bed availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Buchanan Healthcare Center's overall 2-star rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars as calculated by CMS. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint, while the staffing rating of 1 star represents a notable gap from the national average. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is similarly below the national norm. These ratings are derived from inspection reports, staffing data submitted to CMS, and clinical quality indicators, and are updated periodically by CMS as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports and staffing data available through official federal resources when conducting facility comparisons.