Nurse Care Of Buckhead
Atlanta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115129) · 220 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $282,268 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (404) 261-9043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nurse Care Of Buckhead has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 1 star.
Nurse Care Of Buckhead reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 67.8%.
Nurse Care Of Buckhead has 5 federal fines on record totaling $282,268.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a history of persistent poor performance.
About this facility
Nurse Care Of Buckhead is a for-profit (LLC-owned) nursing home in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1971. The facility holds 220 certified beds with an average of 209 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Nurse Care Of Buckhead has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. All four CMS component ratings are at the lowest level: health inspections rated 1 star, quality measures rated 1 star, and staffing rated 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.57 per resident per day, including only 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 67.8%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $282,268.00, and 1 payment denial on this facility's record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS until it either improves or faces further enforcement action.
Nurse Care Of Buckhead is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this data reflects a specific vintage and may be updated.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nurse Care Of Buckhead has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 67.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $282,268.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged in the data provided, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 220 certified beds with an average daily census of 209 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit LLC and is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities averaging a 1.9 CMS star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 22, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here all four are rated 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 404-261-9043 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 404-261-9043 to arrange a visit and ask about current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115129?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.