Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
1500 S Johnson Ferry Road · Atlanta, GA · 30319 · 4042522002
165 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 7, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 7, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 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.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2023
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.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2023
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.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 19, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115504 · certified since February 22, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.