Countryside Post Acute
233 Carrollton Street, Buchanan, GA 30113 · (770) 646-3861
For profit - Corporation · 62 certified beds
Countryside Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $4,068 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.August 21, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.August 21, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.March 31, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 18, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 18, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.April 18, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 18, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 18, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 18, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.April 18, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 18, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 18, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,068April 18, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 74 daysStarting May 17, 2024
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 | 3.08 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.67 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day | 51.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Buchanan Healthcare Center Buchanan · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center Bremen · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Austell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Village Austell · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Pruitthealth - Austell Austell · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Countryside Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.