Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC

Nursing Home · Atlanta, GA

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

CMS certification number115504

Contact & location

1500 S Johnson Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
De Kalb County
Phone
(404) 252-2002
ZIP code
30319 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
165
Residents per day
143.9 (87% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Empire Care Centers (20 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 22, 1990
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★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.19 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.74 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.84 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
70.5 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
71.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 16, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
36 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 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 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2026-04-16 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-31
2025-12-19 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-27
2025-12-19 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 2026-01-27
2025-12-19 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-27
2025-04-10 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 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 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 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 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 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-04-10 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-23
2023-05-07 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 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 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 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 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19
2023-05-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-19

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Ensh Ga 3 LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Nmga3 JV Member LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Burney, Linda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cole, Judellia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Donath, Barry (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ellis, Renee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Empire Care Centers LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hardy, Leanthony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Jackson, Victoria (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Klinczar, Christie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lamuyon, Sharon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Patel, Nipa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sone-Ebeloue, Gladys (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stokley, Charmagne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Swerdloff, Aryeh (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Basha (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolbert, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Heller, Shlomo (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Donath, Barry (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Burney, Linda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cole, Judellia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Donath, Barry (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ellis, Renee (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Empire Care Centers LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hardy, Leanthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Jackson, Victoria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Klinczar, Christie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lamuyon, Sharon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nussbaum, Ephraim (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Patel, Nipa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sone-Ebeloue, Gladys (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stokley, Charmagne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Swerdloff, Aryeh (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Basha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolbert, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?

Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC 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 Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC have?

It has 165 certified beds and cares for about 144 residents per day.

Has Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?

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 Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC?

(404) 252-2002. The facility is located at 1500 S Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30319.

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