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COUNTRYSIDE POST ACUTE

233 CARROLLTON STREET, BUCHANAN, GA 30113
Score: 23 / 100

With a score of 23/100, Countryside Post Acute ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, Countryside Post Acute falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Countryside Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.26 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.17 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.72 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.82 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.16 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0568 Severity F
    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Apr 17, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity F
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Apr 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Apr 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.9% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 13.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $4,068

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
62
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2