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Total health inspections
2
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Buchanan Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
Buchanan Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a senior health care provider in Georgia, offering both long-term and short-term care, including rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on assisting residents with their recovery goals through a team of licensed professionals. It provides a supportive environment for individuals transitioning from hospitalization to home or long-term care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.1%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Occupancy rate
84.1%
Residents per day (avg)
45
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
20 days
Medicaid
31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.3M
Operating loss
-$39.3K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5,259,685.00
Operating loss
$-39,343.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.3M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
77%
Occupied Beds
46 of 60
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
January 1, 2020
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115587
County:
HARALSON
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Respite Care
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
23 visits/inspections
8 routine inspections
2 other visits
3 life safety inspections
Results
7 with issues
16 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:April 30, 2025
Type:Plan Of Correction
46 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia
The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Buchanan Healthcare Center
-9%
-5%
+8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30113
60
No
BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
84.1%
$5,014,543.00
$1,881,809.00
37.5%
44.50
3.3929
-
15
-
-9%-5%+8%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
+3%
-22%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
2.7638
1
20
1
+3%-22%+10%
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701
32
No
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Ga Inc
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31701.0
32
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Alzheimer’s Services Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30260
50
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Buchanan Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 30113
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BUCHANAN HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC
CCN:
115587
Occupancy:
84.1%
Home Revenue:
$5,014,543.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,881,809.00
Payroll %:
37.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
44.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3929
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Altamaha Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
GA 31545
Bed Count:
62
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
CCN:
115577
Occupancy:
86.3%
Home Revenue:
$6,536,305.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,064,988.00
Payroll %:
31.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
53.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7638
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
159
Total Staff
53
Employees
106
Contractors
15,093
Total Hours (Quarter)
20
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 8.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 53 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
136 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
2.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
28%
of total hours from contractors
4,230 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 36
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 42
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Medical Director: 1
Registered Nurse: 10
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Medication Aide/Technician: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 42 | 67 | 6,960 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 36 | 53 | 4,744 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 4 | 0 | 4 | 406 | 49 | 54% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 394 | 63 | 69% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 358 | 57 | 63% | 6.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 10 | 12 | 269 | 28 | 31% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 184 | 21 | 23% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 126 | 43 | 47% | 2.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 94 | 15 | 16% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 66 | 39 | 43% | 1.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 24 | 26% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 13 | 14% | 2.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
7.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 15 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 30, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Mar 30, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Mar 30, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Apr 04, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: HCO Management LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
46
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(4.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
33
(71.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
11
(23.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.9
26% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.4
23% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.4%
104% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.4%
21% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.6%
59% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.7%
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
76% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
34% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.5%
58% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
15.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
15.4%
77% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.8%
19% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.8%
20% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Buchanan Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.1%
↑ 7.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$39,343
↑ ~$341K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,886,413
↓ ~$95K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.8%
↑ 7.7pp vs 2022
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