Countryside Post Acute
Medicare-certified233 CARROLLTON STREET, Buchanan, GA 30113
Skilled Nursing
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan, GeorgiaMedicare inspection record
About Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan Healthcare Center provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents throughout Buchanan, Georgia and surrounding communities. Our experienced care team focuses on recovery, healing, and helping each person regain independence during their time with us.
Community at a glance
Capacity
60 residents
Location
Buchanan, GA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
144 DEPOT STREET, Buchanan, Georgia 30113
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 18, 2026, state inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 53 minutes with each resident a day, below the Georgia average of 3 hours 34 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Buchanan Healthcare Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 53 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 15 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 75%Above the Georgia average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 18, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 24, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 24, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 24, 2026
March 30, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 28, 2025Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 28, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 28, 2025
April 4, 2024 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected May 10, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected May 10, 2024Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 10, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 10, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 10, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 10, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 10, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 10, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 10, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 10, 2024Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 10, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 10, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Buchanan Healthcare Center LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 60
- Average residents per day
- 46
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- May 1, 1995
- Part of a chain
- Blue Ridge Healthcare, 3 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 115587
Location
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144 DEPOT STREETBuchanan, GA 30113
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Questions about Buchanan Healthcare Center
How did Buchanan Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 18, 2026 and cited 3 health deficiencies. The Georgia average is 5.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Buchanan Healthcare Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 53 minutes with each resident per day, including 15 minutes from registered nurses. 75% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Buchanan Healthcare Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Buchanan Healthcare Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.