Map showing the location of BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING in ATLANTA, Georgia
54 PEACHTREE PARK DRIVE N.E., ATLANTA, GA, 30309

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • GeorgiaLowest tier among peers354 rated homes · average 2.7★
  • Fulton CountyLowest tier among peers18 rated homes · average 1.8★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs GA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.3 vs GA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−0.9 vs GA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersGA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersGA avg2.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 15% of peersGA avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.23hrsAbove only 29% of peersGA avg3.58Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.44hrsAbove 50% of peersGA avg0.49Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better76%Above only 1% of peersGA avg46%RN turnover43%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$29,354Above only 12% of peersGA avg$17,627Fines · denials4 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
39citations
6inspection dates
1actual harm (G–I)
5immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 25, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJun 2022 – Sep 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Sep 25, 20259 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  2. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  3. F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  4. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  6. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  7. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  8. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
  9. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 9, 2025
Mar 26, 20251 citationCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Nov 7, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Jul 25, 20245 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm$10,033
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
  2. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
  3. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
  4. F688Provide 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 CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
  5. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Jul 20, 202320 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$3,728, $7,796, $7,797, payment denial
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  2. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 5, 2023
  3. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  4. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  5. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  6. Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  7. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  8. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  9. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  10. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  11. F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Resident RightsJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  12. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  13. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  14. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  15. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  16. F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  17. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  18. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  19. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
  20. F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Nursing and Physician ServicesJ · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2023
Jun 9, 20223 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2022
  2. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2022
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2022

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.23hrsAbove only 29% of peers−0.35 vs GA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.44hrsAbove 50% of peers−0.05 vs GA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.02hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.76hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.79hrs
  • Georgia average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better76%Above only 1% of peersGA avg 46%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only43%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy179 certified beds · ~134 residents a day75%Above only 28% of peersGA avg 81%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $29,354In fines
  • 4Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $17,627GA avg in fines
Above only 12% of peersFewer fines than 12% of rated homes in Georgia

Actions on record

  1. Jul 25, 2024Civil money penalty$10,033
  2. Jul 20, 2023Civil money penalty$3,728
  3. Jul 20, 2023Civil money penalty$7,796
  4. Jul 20, 2023Civil money penalty$7,797
  5. Jul 20, 2023Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Aug 22, 2023

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Empire Care Centers18 facilities in the chain1.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Ga 2 Holdco LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Ensh Consulting LLC
  • Shlomo Heller
  • Ephraim Nussbaum
Operational or managerial control
  • Empire Care Centers LLC
  • Shlomo Heller
  • Carrol Janes
  • Ephraim Nussbaum
Corporate officers
  • Shlomo Heller
Managing employees
  • Barry Donath
  • Carrol Janes

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 115110 · 54 PEACHTREE PARK DRIVE N.E., ATLANTA, GA, 30309.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Georgia and Fulton County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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