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Nurse Care Of Buckhead

80 federal citations on record , including 3 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $14,842.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 3 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
80
Total citations
77
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$14,842
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

80 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 11, 2025F838Conduct 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.FComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 11, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F887Educate 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.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.JComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.EComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.JComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.JComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.FComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F578Honor 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.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.CComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DComplaint
Jun 9, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.FComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.BComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Mar 4, 2025F579Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F887Educate 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.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F837Establish 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.EComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F727Have 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.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F693Ensure 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.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F585Honor 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.FComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Aug 1, 2024F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.EComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F688Provide 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.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F585Honor 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.EComplaint
Sep 7, 2023F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Dec 30, 2021F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard
Dec 30, 2021F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 30, 2021F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 4 civil money penalties totaling $14,842 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 43 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Aug 1, 2024Fine$5,346
Aug 1, 2024Payment DenialSep 19, 2024 · 43 days
Feb 20, 2024Fine$2,659
Feb 12, 2024Fine$2,279
Jan 22, 2024Fine$4,558
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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