2911 S Pharr Ct Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
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Affordable senior housingIndependent livingAge 62+ community
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About Nurse Care of Buckhead
Nurse Care of Buckhead provides compassionate skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Atlanta, Georgia, designed for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Our experienced clinical team delivers personalized care plans in a supportive environment focused on helping residents regain independence and return home.
Community at a glance
Capacity
220 residents
Location
Atlanta, GA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
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
- Nurse Care of Buckhead is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 9, 2025, state inspectors cited 34 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Georgia average.
Medicare fined Nurse Care of Buckhead 5 times in the last three years, $282,268 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 34 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 14 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 68%Above the Georgia average |
4 administrators have left the home in the past year.
Inspections
64 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 6 citations
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 11, 2026
June 9, 2025 · Standard inspection · 28 citations
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 6, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Procure 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, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 5, 2025
March 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 7 citations+
Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 18, 2025
August 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 19 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)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Honor 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 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 ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 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 RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 1, 2024Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Establish 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Ensure 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Educate 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 16, 2024Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 15, 2024
Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.
Fines and payment denials
5 fines totaling $282,268 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- June 9, 2025Fine: $267,426
- August 1, 2024Payment denial, 43 days
- August 1, 2024Fine: $5,346
- February 20, 2024Fine: $2,659
- February 12, 2024Fine: $2,279
- January 22, 2024Fine: $4,558
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Pharr Court Associates Lp
- Medicare-certified beds
- 220
- Average residents per day
- 209
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- December 22, 1971
- Part of a chain
- Wellington Health Care Services, 14 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 115129
Location
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2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NWAtlanta, GA 30305
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Questions about Nurse Care of Buckhead
How did Nurse Care of Buckhead do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on June 9, 2025 and cited 34 health deficiencies, 34 of them from complaint investigations. The Georgia average is 5.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Nurse Care of Buckhead?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident per day, including 14 minutes from registered nurses. 68% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Nurse Care of Buckhead been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Nurse Care of Buckhead 5 times in the last three years, totaling $282,268.
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.