Union County Nursing Home
Nursing Home · Blairsville, GA
CMS certification number115695
Contact & location
164 Nursing Home CircleBlairsville, GA 30512
Union County
- Phone
- (706) 745-4948
- ZIP code
- 30512 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 109.9 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Union County Hospital Authority
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 2005
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.54 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.10 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.92 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.51 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 31.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- October 2, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 2 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | 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 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-10-02 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-10-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-29 |
| 2024-07-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-01 | 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 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-12 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-01 |
| 2023-01-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-01 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bierschenk, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnette, Christal (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gay, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanders, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Self, Debra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Townsend, Nicholas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bierschenk, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Davenport, Rick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gary, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Owenby, Greg (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Paris, Dinah (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rowe, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Townsend, Nicholas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gay, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnette, Christal (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Self, Debra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Townsend, Nicholas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bierschenk, Kevin (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Self, Debra (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Townsend, Nicholas (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Union County Nursing Home?
Union County Nursing Home has a 4-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 Union County Nursing Home have?
It has 150 certified beds and cares for about 110 residents per day.
Has Union County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Union County Nursing Home?
(706) 745-4948. The facility is located at 164 Nursing Home Circle, Blairsville, GA 30512.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.