Nursing homeFAID #2440
Nurse Care of Buckhead
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
220
State license
LTC1060811
CMS facility ID
115129
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Nurse Care of Buckhead
Street address
2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW
City / state / ZIP
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone
(404) 261-9043
Website
State license #
LTC1060811
About this facility — Nurse Care of Buckhead
Nurse Care of Buckhead is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed for 220 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 Nurse Care of Buckhead 88 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $282,268 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
Wellington Health Care Services
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Kimberly K. Harris
Registered owners & officers
Wellington Healthcare Services Lp
Direct owner · Partner — 100% stake — since 2007
Andrews, James
Indirect owner · Director · Officer · Operational control — since 2007
Andwell Investments, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Bailey, Teresa
Managing employee — since 2023
Elkins Road Associates Llc
Partner — since 2007
Kelman, Moshe
Officer — since 2023
Regulatory standing
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1971-12-22
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
34 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$282,268 total
Last standard inspection
2025-06-09
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Average billed charges
$380 per day (≈ $11,550/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
0% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 91% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
19% above the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
220
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-02-11
F-0838
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2026-02-11
2025-06-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered28 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0554
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0561
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0568
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0578
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0644
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0656
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0698
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0812
E · 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 2025-08-05
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0835
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-08-06
F-0867
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0881
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0883
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0887
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-08-05
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-08-05
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (54 citations)
2025-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0579
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0729
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0732
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0940
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-04-18
2024-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggeredInfection control23 citations
F-0567
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0585
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0603
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-09-16
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-15
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 2024-09-15
F-0692
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0698
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0727
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0837
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0867
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-01
F-0883
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0887
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0908
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0924
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2024-09-15
F-0925
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-09-15
2023-09-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0585
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-22
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 2023-10-22
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0688
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2023-10-22
F-0698
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0791
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-10-22
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-10-22
2021-12-30Health inspection3 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-02-08
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 2022-02-08
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-02-08
2025-06-09Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0331
D · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-08-20
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-08-20
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-08-25
2023-09-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0281
F · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-10-22
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-22
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-22
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-22
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-22
Federal penalties
2025-06-09Fine$267,426
2024-08-01Fine$5,346
2024-02-20Fine$2,659
2024-02-12Fine$2,279
2024-01-22Fine$4,558
2024-08-01Medicare payment denial — 43 days
Total fines$282,268
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 115129.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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