Union County Nursing Home
164 Nursing Home Circle · Blairsville, GA · 30512 · 7067454948
150 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 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 March 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115695 · certified since October 1, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.