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Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing

54 Peachtree Park Drive NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30309
(404) 351-6041
buckheadnursing.com
179 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

54 Peachtree Park Drive Ne
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
179
State license
LTC10601166
CMS facility ID
115110
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing
Street address
54 Peachtree Park Drive NE
City / state / ZIP
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
(404) 351-6041
Website
buckheadnursing.com
State license #
LTC10601166

About this facility — Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing

Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed for 179 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 128 senior care facilities in Atlanta and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Buckhead Center for Nursing & Healing 29 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $10,033 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Empire Care Centers
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Emma Horton

Registered owners & officers

Ga 2 Holdco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2022
Donath, Barry
Managing employee — since 2022
Empire Care Centers Llc
Operational control — since 2022
Heller, Shlomo
Officer · Operational control — since 2022
Janes, Carrol
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2022
Nussbaum, Ephraim
Operational control — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
8 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1976-06-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$10,033 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-25
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$358 per day (≈ $10,880/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
74% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 19% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
13% above the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
179
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-05-11
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-11
2025-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-09
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (18 citations)
2025-03-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-09
2024-11-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0940
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-12-02
2024-07-25Health inspection5 citations
F-0602
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-09-03
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-03
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-03
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-09-03
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-03
2022-06-09Health inspection3 citations
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-07-24
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-07-24
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-24
2025-09-25Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-05
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-05
2024-07-25Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-03

Federal penalties

2024-07-25Fine$10,033
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115110.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.3711 ratings on Google
★★Andrea withers · 2026-04-08 · via Google

“I am extremely disappointed with the level of care provided at Buckhead Nursing and Healing. My experience with this facility was deeply concerning and unacceptable. My mother was left without oxygen and repeatedly rang for assistance, but no one responded for approximately an hour and a half. This kind of delay is not only neglectful but could have resulted in a very serious outcome. Timely resp…”

★★★★★Ss Gemini · 2026-03-25 · via Google

“My mother has been at this facility since November 2025. I was very pleased with the staff at this facility. The cleanliness of the floors. I watched the staff and how they get alone with each other. They got along very well and that says they like each other and their place of work. That’s always a plus for me. They have therapy as well as a dialysis in house which was an added bonus. T…”

★★★★★Mel Roy · 2026-03-30 · via Google

“Julie is an outstanding receptionist who brings warmth and professionalism to the nursing care home every day. She greets everyone with a friendly smile and takes the time to ensure residents, families, and visitors feel welcomed and supported. Her communication is clear and helpful, and she handles every situation with patience and care. Julie’s dedication and positive energy truly make a differe…”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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