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2920 Pharr Court South Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305 · (404) 261-9043 · 220 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 355 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wellington Health Care Services, a group operating 14 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $1,169,376 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.57 (Georgia median: 3.42). RN hours: 0.23. Weekend total: 3.12. Nursing staff turnover: 68%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 80 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-06-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-06-09 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | C | complaint | corrected 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-03-04 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-04 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-04 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-09 | Fine | $267,426 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $5,346 |
| 2024-08-01 | Payment Denial | 43 days payment denial |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $2,659 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $2,279 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $4,558 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/31/2007 |
| ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/10/2012 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/10/2012 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2007 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2007 |
| KELMAN, MOSHE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2023 |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/31/2007 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Nurse Care of Buckhead — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 115129), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/nurse-care-of-buckhead-atlanta-ga/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115129. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.