Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115587) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (770) 646-5512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buchanan Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Buchanan Healthcare Center reports 2.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 74.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Buchanan Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Buchanan, Georgia (Haralson County), with an average of 46.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buchanan Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.5%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Buchanan Healthcare Center is part of the Blue Ridge Healthcare chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and staffing detail on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey findings. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting period available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buchanan Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a 74.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buchanan Healthcare Center is certified for 60 beds with an average of 46.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Blue Ridge Healthcare chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average rating of 1.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 1, and 1 stars respectively, with an overall of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (770) 646-5512 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (770) 646-5512 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Buchanan Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115587?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.