Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing
Nursing Home Facility
54 Peachtree Park Drive N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309
Signature HealthCARE of Buckhead is a newly renovated, 4 story “high rise” located in the heart of beautiful Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, within walking distance of upscale restaurants and only blocks away from some of the finest hotels in the Atlanta area
Operated by Signature Healthcare, which runs 91 communities in our directory.
With 179 beds, Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Atlanta average about 57 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 86% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Atlanta average about 1.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Atlanta average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 74%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Fulton County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $10,033.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Buckhead Center for Nursing and Healing offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit limited liability corporation
- Beds / units 179
- Occupancy 86%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 74%
- Last health inspection September 2025
Resident & family reviews
Great place to recoup!!!!!!!!!!!
by Verified visitor, Nov 2011