david zeger
May 2026
They need more staff but ,the staff they have really care about the patients.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 150
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 150
- Inspections
- View history (16 citations)
- Location
- Adjacent to hospital and doctors' offices
- Telehealth
- On-site telemedicine program available to residents
- Visitation policy
- No restrictions on visitor number, frequency, or length
- Ownership
- Owned and operated by local health system
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for Union County Nursing Home are mixed, with some families praising attentive, kind staff while others describe serious safety lapses and low staffing levels. The facility is hospital-adjacent and offers telemedicine access, but multiple reviewers point to understaffing as a recurring concern.
The Good
- Staff described as patient, kind and attentive
- Facility kept clean per reviewers
- Close proximity to hospital and doctors' offices
- Telemedicine access for residents
- Unrestricted visitation policy, no appointments needed
The Bad
- Multiple reports of insufficient staffing levels
- One report of repeated falls and reinjury during a stay
- One report of infection outbreak with no masking enforced
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Union County Nursing Home is a senior living community in Blairsville, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 17 reviews.
About Union County Nursing Home
Union County Nursing Home is a 150-bed nursing facility in Blairsville, Georgia, owned and operated by Union General Health System. The facility provides skilled nursing care with a trained staff focused on enhancing residents' physical, emotional, and mental well-being through a full schedule of activities and events.
The nursing home maintains close proximity to the hospital and doctors' offices and offers a telemedicine program, providing residents with access to modern medical care within their own community. Each resident has the option to request a private garden container for planting flowers or vegetables of their choice.
Resident amenities include a beauty shop open Wednesday through Friday mornings, a pavilion offering outdoor activity space where picnics are held every Thursday during warmer months and which may be reserved for special functions, and a sun porch available year-round for indoor-outdoor enjoyment and private events.
The facility permits indoor and outdoor visitation with no appointment required. Visitors can choose between outdoor visits, which offer increased space and air flow, or indoor visits. There are no restrictions on the number of visitors, frequency of visits, or length of visits. Compassion care visits are allowed at all times without restrictions.
Types of Care at Union County Nursing Home
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)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Union County Nursing Home
3.7overall · 17 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (17)
Kris Low
Mar 2026
Nursing Homes are not the best place to have a family member be in however the staff at Union County NH were so patient and friendly. Helped me through the whole process.
David Garland
Jan 2026
Staff to patient ratio is the worst I’ve ever seen. Neglected my grandfather with Parkinson’s/dementia to the point where he constantly used the restroom on himself since it would take staff a MINIMUM of a half an hour to get back to him and failed to make sure he didn’t reinjure his hip. He was supposed to be there for a couple weeks to complete physical therapy after his hip replacement surgery and they allowed three separate incidents in which he fell down. The third time resulting in him refracturing his hip and having to go back into surgery on his LAST day there. If you care about your loved ones you’ll let them stay anywhere but here.
D B
Dec 2025
The place right now has an outbreak, everyone is sick and not one mask being used. I went Christmas day to visit my mother, she was sick along with everyone else and not 1 face mask. I will not go again without wearing one.
Renee VanLandingham
May 2018
The staff here has been absolutely wonderful in taking care of my sister. Every time I visit, it's always clean, the nurses are patient, kind, respectful and very attentive to the residents, and most importantly, my sister says she feels at home and is happy here. Overall, they get two thumbs up and should get plenty of pats on their backs!
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 16 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Oct 2, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
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 Dec 29, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 29, 2025
Jul 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Jan 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
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 Mar 1, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 1, 2023
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 Mar 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2023
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 Union County Nursing Home offer?
Union County Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Union County Nursing Home located?
Union County Nursing Home is located at 164 Nursing Home Circle in Blairsville, Georgia.
What do families say about Union County Nursing Home?
Reviews for Union County Nursing Home are mixed, with some families praising attentive, kind staff while others describe serious safety lapses and low staffing levels. The facility is hospital-adjacent and offers telemedicine access, but multiple reviewers point to understaffing as a recurring concern.
How did Union County Nursing Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Union County Nursing Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 16 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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