Fairburn Health Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Fairburn Health Care Center

Located in Fairburn GA, Fairburn Health Care Center is a large nursing community that offers 24/7 skilled nursing. Some services the community provides include medication management, 24-hour supervision, 12-16 hour nursing, assistance with daily living, and assistance with bathing and dressing.

Residents have access to airconditioned rooms telephone and other amenities such as fitness programs, movie nights, scheduled daily activities, game room, and community-sponsored activities.  The center is located in a peaceful neighborhood helping the residents’ environment to be serene.

(770) 964-1355

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 20m per day

This home provides 34% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 12m per day 30m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 53m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 1m per day 2h 9m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 45m per day 3h 6m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 6m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 87.7%
Residents per day (avg) 99
Occupancy rate
87.7%
Residents per day (avg)
99

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

31% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.7M
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$9,673,063.00
Operating loss
$-2,839,086.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.2M
12.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
Total costs $12.5M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
79%
Occupied Beds
95 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DISTINCT PART
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
December 31, 2018

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115298
County: FULTON

Ownership & operating entity

Fairburn Health Care Center is administrated by Ms CHERI UNDERWOOD.

Types of Care at Fairburn Health Care Center

Skilled Nursing
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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.

53 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:April 3, 2025
Type:Abbreviated Survey

57 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Fairburn

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
PruittHealth – Fairburn
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fairburn (Cliftondale)
82
No
23
ALVEY, CLAIRE
88.2%
$10,397,518.00
$3,965,265.00
38.1%
73.60
2/5
3.9719
2/5
3/5
3/5
-
22
-
-2%
+12%
+13%
Fairburn Health Care Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fairburn
120
No
50
UNDERWOOD, CHERI
87.7%
$9,476,505.00
$1,219,207.00
12.9%
98.70
1/5
2.3369
1/5
1/5
1/5
1
25
1
-24%
-34%
+12%

Places of interest near Fairburn Health Care Center

Address 0.4 miles from city center — 9.35 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Fayette)

Address 178 W Campbellton St, Fairburn, GA 30213

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

111
Total Staff
105
Employees
6
Contractors
30,299
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse78.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse218.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant527.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
89 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
164 contractor hours this quarter
Other Physician: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5205217,30991100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse210216,21991100%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician7078296470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3038077785%5.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2027146774%6.2
Registered Nurse7076455965%8.6
Nurse Practitioner3035286470%8
RN Director of Nursing2025085459%9
Administrator1014886167%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014796875%7
Dietitian1014736976%6.9
Qualified Social Worker1013095763%5.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012563235%8
Other Physician0441101618%3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide202921314%6.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113033%10
Medical Director0112433%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 25
Citations per inspection
6.25

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations; and 18 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
100% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info Georgia average: 0.5

24 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 05, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership
Resident Census by Payment Source
112 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (7.1%)
Medicaid 100 (89.3%)
Private Pay/Other 4 (3.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.0
7% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.9
15% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.5%
33% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.8%
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.5%
21% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
51% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.1%
28% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
18% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 29.8%
241% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
37% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 48.8%
47% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 50.5%
47% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.18
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
6% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 9.4%
88% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
53% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 8.1%
90% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 25.4%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.1%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.2%
182% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 34.9%
31% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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