Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing

Nursing Home · Atlanta, GA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number115110

Contact & location

54 Peachtree Park Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Fulton County
Phone
(404) 351-6041
ZIP code
30309 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
179
Residents per day
154.1 (86% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Atlanta Ga Opco LLC
Chain
Empire Care Centers (20 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.21 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.26 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.96 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.71 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
73.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
56.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 8 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-11
2026-03-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-11
2025-09-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-09-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-09
2025-03-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-09
2024-11-07 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-02
2024-07-25 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-25 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-25 Provide 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-25 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2022-06-09 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-24
2022-06-09 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-24
2022-06-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,033 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-25Fine$10,033

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ga 2 Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Heller, Shlomo (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Empire Care Centers LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Heller, Shlomo (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Janes, Carrol (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nussbaum, Ephraim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Donath, Barry (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Janes, Carrol (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing?

Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing have?

It has 179 certified beds and cares for about 154 residents per day.

Has Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,033 in the last three years.

Who owns Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing?

It is part of Empire Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing?

(404) 351-6041. The facility is located at 54 Peachtree Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.