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Union County Nursing Home
164 Nursing Home Circle, Blairsville, GA 305127067454948150 certified beds · 110 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
14
● 0● 14● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-10-02
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-01 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-12 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 115695-20251002-F656
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 115695-20251002-F676
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-29Record 115695-20251002-F880
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F677
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F758
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-15Record 115695-20240701-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-01Record 115695-20230112-F584
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-01Record 115695-20230112-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-01Record 115695-20230112-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-01Record 115695-20230112-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-01Record 115695-20230112-F908
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.52
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 0.50 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.54
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.56 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.51
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover37%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover31%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.0% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 21.0% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 24.5% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnette, Christal Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Self, Debra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Townsend, Nicholas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bierschenk, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bierschenk, Kevin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bierschenk, Kevin Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnette, Christal Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davenport, Rick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gary, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gay, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gay, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Owenby, Greg Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paris, Dinah Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rowe, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanders, Alan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Self, Debra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Self, Debra Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Townsend, Nicholas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Townsend, Nicholas Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Townsend, Nicholas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Georgia.
No county cost figures on file for Union.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Health and Rehabilitation Hayesville | 13.9 mi | 2026-05-01 | 1160 |
| Chatuge Regional Nursing Home Hiawassee | 12.7 mi | 2025-12-04 | 1195 |
| Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing Murphy | 15.7 mi | 2026-03-05 | 090 |
| Friendship Health And Rehab Cleveland | 19.9 mi | 2026-04-26 | 010 |
| Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Andrews | 22.6 mi | 2026-06-04 | 1263 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |