Union County Nursing Home
164 Nursing Home Circle, Blairsville, GA 30512 · (706) 745-4948
Non profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds
Union County Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 3 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 2, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 2, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.October 2, 2025 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 2, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 1, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 1, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.July 1, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 1, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 1, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 1, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.54 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.10 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.3% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 150 |
| Average residents per day | 109.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Scenic View Baldwin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge Blue Ridge · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth - Lanier Buford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mountain View Health Care Clayton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Friendship Health and Rehab Cleveland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Union County Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.