Skilled nursing · Atlanta, GA

Nurse Care Of Buckhead

2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

1 / 5CMS 220 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Nurse Care Of Buckhead carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Georgia state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 1-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 25.0 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 5.9 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.29 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 67 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Georgia DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.29

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

67%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

25.0%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Georgia state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.29

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.42

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

67%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

78%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

25.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

5.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconSFF CandidateInspection current$277,501 in fines (5)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID115129

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds220

Avg residents208

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.29 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Georgia DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 1 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Nurse Care Of Buckhead been cited for resident harm?

It has $277,501 in federal fines across 5 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Nurse Care Of Buckhead appears in the record section above.

Does Nurse Care Of Buckhead use antipsychotic medications?

25.0 percent of long-stay residents at Nurse Care Of Buckhead are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 5.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Nurse Care Of Buckhead's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Georgia state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead is located at 2920 PHARR COURT SOUTH NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Phone: (404) 261-9043. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Nurse Care Of Buckhead a special focus facility?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead carries special focus status (SFF Candidate) on the federal program that identifies facilities with persistent quality problems.

What does F-689 mean on Nurse Care Of Buckhead's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Nurse Care Of Buckhead has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Nurse Care Of Buckhead compare to other Atlanta skilled nursing facilities?

Nurse Care Of Buckhead holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. Browse the full Atlanta directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Nurse Care Of Buckhead?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Nurse Care Of Buckhead and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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