Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Buchanan Healthcare Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident's wheelchair was found with significant dirt and debris build-up, indicating a failure in maintaining sanitary conditions. The resident, with moderately compromised cognition, could not recall any cleaning of her wheelchair. Interviews with staff revealed unclear responsibilities for wheelchair cleaning, with the Maintenance Director and DON acknowledging the oversight. Despite the facility's Guardian Angel program, documentation showed no issues with the wheelchair, highlighting a gap in monitoring practices.
The facility failed to complete Significant Change Assessments for two residents who were receiving hospice services. One resident was admitted to hospice services without the required assessment, and the MDS Coordinator admitted to not completing these assessments for hospice residents. This oversight indicates a systemic issue in the facility's assessment process.
A resident with a G-tube did not receive the prescribed 100 cc of water before and after each bolus feeding, as an LPN administered only 30 cc. The LPN did not verify the physician's order, and the DON confirmed the error, indicating a failure to follow facility policy on enteral feeding.
Failure to Maintain Sanitary Conditions for Resident's Wheelchair
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain a resident's wheelchair in a sanitary condition, as observed during a survey. The resident, identified as R18, had a moderately compromised cognitive status with a BIMS score of 12 and used a manual wheelchair. Observations on two separate occasions revealed a significant build-up of dirt and debris on the metal frame and wheel spokes of the wheelchair, as well as a thick layer of hair wrapped around the wheels. The resident could not recall if her wheelchair had ever been cleaned since her admission to the facility. Interviews with facility staff, including the Maintenance Director (MD) and the Director of Nursing (DON), revealed a lack of clarity and responsibility regarding the cleaning of resident wheelchairs. The MD confirmed the presence of dirt and debris on R18's wheelchair and stated that the night nurse staff were responsible for cleaning wheelchairs, although this was not a scheduled task. The DON indicated that all staff were responsible for ensuring wheelchairs were clean, and the facility's Guardian Angel program included rounds to check wheelchair cleanliness. However, documentation from these rounds consistently indicated no issues with R18's wheelchair, despite the observed deficiencies.
Failure to Complete Significant Change Assessments for Hospice Residents
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to complete a Significant Change Assessment for two residents receiving hospice services, which is a requirement when there is a significant change in a resident's condition. Resident 5 was admitted to hospice services on November 30, 2024, but the facility did not conduct a Significant Change Assessment as part of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process. Similarly, Resident 29 was admitted to hospice services on March 1, 2025, without a Significant Change Assessment being completed. An interview with the MDS Coordinator revealed that she had not been completing these assessments for residents placed on hospice services, indicating a systemic issue within the facility's assessment process. The facility's matrix showed that eight residents were receiving hospice services, suggesting that this oversight could potentially affect other residents as well.
Failure to Administer Prescribed Hydration via G-tube
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure adequate hydration for a resident with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) as per the physician's orders. The physician's orders specified that the resident should receive 100 cc of water before and after each bolus feeding, five times per day. However, during an observation, it was noted that an LPN administered only 30 cc of water before and after the resident's bolus feeding instead of the prescribed 100 cc. The LPN admitted to not verifying the correct amount of water to be administered as per the physician's order. The Director of Nursing confirmed the discrepancy in the amount of water administered, acknowledging that the LPN did not follow the physician's orders. The facility's policy on administering medications through an enteral tube requires verification of physician's orders, which was not adhered to in this instance. This oversight resulted in the resident not receiving the prescribed hydration, highlighting a failure in following established procedures for enteral feeding and medication administration.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Post Acute | 0.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 5 | 0 |
| Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center | 6.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
| Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr | 15.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
| Rockmart Health | 16.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Cottages At Rockmart, The | 16.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
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