The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Southern Traditions
Registered name: Buchanan Healthcare Center
Buchanan, GA · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Southern Traditions in Buchanan, GA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with very low staffing and quality ratings despite a 3-star health inspection score. It reports 2.89 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8915 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8915.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.92
- Nurse aides
- 1.72
- Weekend nursing
- 2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 75%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
44.8%43.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%6.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%5.1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
28%35.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
45.7%33.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.6%1.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.6%8.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.9%11.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2020
Now operated by Buchanan Healthcare Center, previously Blue Ridge Healthcare of Buchanan.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE · 3 homes · 1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 46.1 residents on an average day (77% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.