Nursing home / skilled nursing
Nurse Care Of Buckhead
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Atlanta, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2920 Pharr Court South NW |
| City | Atlanta |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 30305 |
| County | Fulton |
| Phone | 404-261-9043 |
| Website | https://nursecareofbuckhead.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 115129 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 220 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | December 22, 1971 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Special focus status | SFF Candidate |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Nurse Care Of Buckhead is in 2920 Pharr Court South NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Phone: 404-261-9043. Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 1, quality measures 2). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 392.250; 5 federal fines totaling $282268.00; total nursing staff turnover 65.3%.
More about this provider
| Nurse Care of Buckhead says it offers short term rehabilitation and long term care in metro Atlanta, with professional healthcare providers dedicated to improving residents' quality of life. Its Care Services page lists 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, pain management, dementia and wound care, hospice, and dialysis support, with a personalized care plan assessed by an interdisciplinary team. | |
| Services and programs | Short term rehabilitation and long term care; 24/7 Skilled Nursing; Short Term Rehabilitation; Long Term Care; Respite Care; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Speech Therapy; IV Therapy; Pain Management; Hospice Care; Clinical Care including Dementia Management and Wound Care Management; Specialty Care including Dialysis Treatment; Ortho Recovery, Amputation Adaptation, Prosthesis Training, Neurological Diagnosis |
| Who it serves | Residents needing short term rehabilitation or long term care; residents living with pain, dementia, or terminal illness (hospice); residents needing dialysis, wound care, or rehabilitation therapies |
| Payment types it states | Admissions page discusses Private pay, Medicaid (noting private pay residents generally become eligible for Medicaid when resources are used), and Medicare Part A for skilled services (requiring a consecutive 3-night hospital stay within the last 30 days and a diagnosis meeting Medicare criteria) |
| Visiting and contact details | Address: 2920 Pharr Court South, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305; Phone: 404-261-9043 / CALL (404) 261-9043; Email: admissions@nursecareofbuckhead.com; Site invites families to visit the facility and take a Virtual Tour; Admissions page states it is very important to visit the facility prior to admission |
| Website | https://nursecareofbuckhead.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.37 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.66 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 427 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 392.250 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 288 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 427 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 288 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-06-09 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 34 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 43 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 28 |
| Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections | 23 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 34 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 30 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.47122 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 94.7 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.04323 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.3 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.08133 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.45370 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 3 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.21087 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.28678 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.36032 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 5 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 6 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 282268.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 559 |
| Chain Name | WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES |
| Legal Business Name | PHARR COURT ASSOCIATES LP |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 2.1 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.1 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 14 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 1.9 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.1 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 202.5 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Nurse Care Of Buckhead
Where is Nurse Care Of Buckhead located?
Nurse Care Of Buckhead is at 2920 Pharr Court South NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
What care and services does Nurse Care Of Buckhead offer?
Nurse Care Of Buckhead offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Nurse Care Of Buckhead Medicare-certified?
Yes. Nurse Care Of Buckhead is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Nurse Care Of Buckhead's quality rating?
CMS gives Nurse Care Of Buckhead an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.
How do I contact Nurse Care Of Buckhead?
Call Nurse Care Of Buckhead at 404-261-9043.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Georgia can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.