All citations for Nurse Care of Buckhead

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 9, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0924, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 30, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2022).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0603, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 16, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.