BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING

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How BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING Compares

BUCKHEAD CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING is a 179-bed for-profit nursing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.2%) is below the Georgia average of 20.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 179 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.

Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Atlanta, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.2% — better than the Georgia average of 20.1% (84% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (64% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.9% (38% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 24.8%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Atlanta

Atlanta sits in Fulton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

123,131 (11.7%)

Median age

35.7 years

Median household income

$72,741

Median home value

$326,700

Demographics for Fulton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Atlanta.

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