yuval ochana
Feb 2026
The staff have been so kind and patient, and it really shows they care about the residents
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Total units
- 60
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Inspections
- View history (36 citations)
- Facility size
- Small facility with a personal feel
- Transportation
- Van drivers included on staff
- Stay options
- Offers both short-term and long-term stays
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers consistently praise the caring, attentive staff at Buchanan Healthcare Center, describing a small, personal-feeling skilled nursing facility where residents are treated with kindness and respect. Food and rehabilitation services are mentioned favorably, though there isn't a wide range of feedback available to assess every aspect of care.
The Good
- Staff repeatedly described as caring and kind
- Small facility feels personal, not institutional
- Food described as good or decent
- Clean and welcoming environment noted by reviewers
- Interdisciplinary rehabilitation team including therapists and dietitians
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Buchanan, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
About Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility in Buchanan, Georgia, offering both short-term post-hospitalization treatment and long-term living arrangements. The facility provides therapeutic services and skilled nursing care delivered by a team including registered nurses, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and activities professionals.
The center specializes in rehabilitation services with an interdisciplinary approach to care. Therapists work with residents and their physicians to develop personalized plans aimed at recovery and improvement. The facility emphasizes a safe, home-like environment designed to support the healing process.
Buchanan Healthcare Center offers monthly activities and programs including social gatherings, holiday festivities, games, discussions, religious services, and community outings. The facility features welcoming, well-lighted spaces for residents to meet with family and friends both indoors and outdoors, with schedules regularly updated to reflect resident interests.
The staff includes nurses, aides, therapists, dietitians, cafeteria workers, housekeeping, activities professionals, and van drivers who work together with residents and families to develop comprehensive care plans focused on health and well-being.
Types of Care at Buchanan Healthcare Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Games
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Buchanan Healthcare Center
3.6overall · 43 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (43)
Yehonatan Ibgui
Jun 2025
The nurses are helpful and seem to care about their work. The facility is small, which gives it a more personal feel. Food is decent—nothing special but adequate. Staff appears to take good care of the residents.
Cool air asap
Sep 2024
Buchanan Healthcare Center has an amazing, caring staff. They’ve always treated us with kindness and respect. The facility is clean and welcoming. I am grateful for the care they provide.
Aphrodite 28
Sep 2023
The staff worked diligently to make sure my mom and dad were well taken care of. They used all resources to help facilitate care for my parents despite issues with our family. Luckily, they were able to spend their last days together. I’m forever grateful.
mack L
Nov 2021
The staff at Buchanan Healthcare Center have gone above and beyond in comforting and caring for my father. They made sure he had his favorite magazines and he said the food was good. Their dedication has convinced me that this is the best facility for a loved one. I recommend this facility to anyone looking for a high level of personalized care.
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 30, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 28, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard28 citations
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 10, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 10, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 10, 2024
Dec 22, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Dec 15, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth StandardNo citations
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Buchanan Healthcare Center offer?
Buchanan Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Buchanan Healthcare Center located?
Buchanan Healthcare Center is located at 144 Depot Street in Buchanan, Georgia.
What do families say about Buchanan Healthcare Center?
Reviewers consistently praise the caring, attentive staff at Buchanan Healthcare Center, describing a small, personal-feeling skilled nursing facility where residents are treated with kindness and respect. Food and rehabilitation services are mentioned favorably, though there isn't a wide range of feedback available to assess every aspect of care.
How did Buchanan Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Buchanan Healthcare Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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