Countryside Health Center

    233 Carrollton St, Buchanan, GA, 30113
    2.6 · 14 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Unprofessional, understaffed, unsafe care environment

    I was hesitant because of online reviews, and sadly my experience confirmed my concerns. Some staff genuinely cared for my dad and I appreciate them, but overall the tiny, not-clean facility needs an overhaul: rude, foul-mouthed, unprofessional employees, frequent smoke breaks, poor overnight nurse communication with no callbacks or reports, wrong clothes returned, understaffing, neglect of residents, and bullying/favoritism toward CNAs. I also felt the environment was homophobic and unsafe for LGBT+ residents. Very disappointed - I cannot recommend this place.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.57 · 14 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      1.8
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Some staff described as caring and compassionate
    • Provided good care for at least one resident (dad)
    • Family appreciation expressed for certain caregivers
    • Some individual staff members performed well despite issues

    Cons

    • Homophobic environment and unsafe for LGBT+ residents
    • Bullying and mistreatment of CNAs and staff
    • Understaffing and overnight staffing concerns
    • Neglect of residents reported
    • Favoritism toward certain staff members
    • Poor communication (no callbacks, no reports)
    • Residents' belongings returned incorrectly (wrong clothes)
    • Rude, unprofessional staff behavior and foul language
    • Staff taking smoke breaks while on duty
    • Facility cleanliness problems and described as 'nasty'
    • Very small facility with no day room or adequate communal space
    • Management and leadership issues

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is predominantly negative with a few isolated positive remarks about individual caregivers. Reviewers repeatedly raise serious concerns about the facility’s culture, staffing, cleanliness, and communication, while noting that some staff members still provided attentive, compassionate care to specific residents.

    Care quality: Several reviewers expressly reported neglect of residents and understaffing that likely impacted care quality. While one reviewer specifically said staff "took good care of my dad" and others expressed appreciation for individual caregivers, multiple complaints about neglect and overnight staffing suggest inconsistent care. There is a pattern indicating that care quality may depend heavily on which staff are on duty; some caregivers are praised, but systemic issues undermine reliable, consistent care.

    Staff and culture: Staff-related issues are among the most prominent themes. Reviews describe bullying of CNAs, mistreatment of staff by management or peers, and favoritism toward certain employees. Multiple comments describe rude and unprofessional behavior from staff (including use of foul language) and note staff taking smoke breaks on duty. A particularly serious concern is reports of a homophobic environment and that the facility is unsafe for LGBT+ residents. These comments point to a troubling workplace and resident culture that could affect both staff morale and resident wellbeing.

    Facilities and environment: The physical facility is criticized for cleanliness and size. Descriptors such as "not clean," "nasty," and statements that the facility "needs overhaul" appear in the reviews. Reviewers also note the facility is very small and lacks a day room or adequate communal spaces, which implies limited opportunities for socialization and activities. Together these observations suggest the building and environment may detract from residents’ comfort and quality of life.

    Communication and management: Communication problems are consistently reported: missed callbacks, lack of regular reports, and operational errors such as returning the wrong clothes to residents. These issues point to management and administrative weaknesses. Favoritism and other leadership concerns were explicitly mentioned, reinforcing the impression of managerial dysfunction. Such administrative lapses compound clinical and cultural problems and reduce family confidence in the facility.

    Activities and dining: Review summaries do not include specific comments about dining services or the activity program. However, the reported absence of a day room and the small size of the facility suggest limited communal spaces for activities. Because reviews do not mention meals, no conclusion can be drawn about dining quality from the available information.

    Notable patterns and risks: The most alarming patterns are reports of a homophobic environment (raising safety concerns for LGBT+ residents), documented bullying and mistreatment of frontline staff, understaffing with potential overnight deficiencies, and poor hygiene/cleanliness. These issues are interrelated: poor management and favoritism can contribute to low morale, high staff turnover, and understaffing, which in turn may lead to resident neglect and communication breakdowns.

    Conclusion and takeaways: Pros include several mentions of caring individual staff members who provided good care for specific residents. However, the breadth and severity of negative comments — around culture (homophobia, bullying), staffing (understaffed, overnight concerns), cleanliness, communication failures, and managerial problems — outweigh the isolated positives and indicate substantial risk for prospective residents. Families should approach with caution, ask direct questions about LGBT+ inclusion and safety, staffing ratios (especially overnight), staff training and conduct policies, cleanliness protocols, and how the facility handles resident belongings and family communications. If possible, an in-person visit focused on observing staff-resident interactions, cleanliness, and available communal spaces is recommended before making placement decisions.

    Location

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    About Countryside Health Center

    Countryside Health Center is a small, for-profit, corporate-owned nursing facility located in Buchanan, Georgia, with a capacity of 62 beds. The center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing care to individuals who require short-term rehabilitation after hospitalization as well as those needing long-term care. Residents at Countryside Health Center benefit from consistent nurse staffing, with an average of 2 hours and 56 minutes of care per resident per day. The facility is known for maintaining excellent consistency in staffing levels between weekends and weekdays, ensuring that residents have dependable care throughout the week.

    Short-term rehabilitation services at Countryside Health Center focus on helping patients recover after events like strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries. Approximately 41.4% of residents are able to return home after their stay. During their rehabilitation, residents may face some risks such as falls with major injury (reported at 1.9%) and infections resulting in hospitalization (reported at 10.2%). Additionally, 21.8% of short-term residents have needed emergency room visits during their stay. These statistics offer insight into the challenges of post-acute care and the types of medical and supportive services provided.

    For long-term residents, the facility emphasizes maintaining independence, with 82.7% of individuals able to manage essentials like movement, eating, and bathroom use without assistance. Preventative care is also a priority, evidenced by a 100% flu vaccination rate among residents. The home also reports a rate of 2.7 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days, reflecting ongoing attention to resident health and prompt responses to acute needs.

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conduct regular inspections to evaluate health, fire, and safety standards at Countryside Health Center. The most recent inspections addressed various areas, including resident rights, accommodation of personal needs, management of residents’ personal funds and belongings, and the adequacy of dialysis services where required. Other aspects reviewed include ensuring sufficient nursing staff on each shift, employing qualified personnel for food and nutrition services, and procuring and preparing food according to professional standards. The inspections also examined the home's ability to manage its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Over the past three years, Countryside Health Center has paid fines totaling $66,019, with multiple areas being identified for improvement during inspections. The facility continues to serve the community as a key provider of both rehabilitative and long-term care, accepting residents through both public and private funding sources. For individuals and families seeking nursing care or rehabilitation services, Countryside Health Center offers a comprehensive range of medical and supportive services designed to address complex physical, emotional, and daily living needs.

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