About Sandy Springs Center For Nursing and Healing LLC
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing Llc, located in ATLANTA, GA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Sandy Springs Center For Nursing and Healing LLC
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.13 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the EMPIRE CARE CENTERS network. This chain operates 19 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing and Healing LLC provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 68 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 115 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 32.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.8% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.3% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 16.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 12.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 84.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 84.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 13.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 96.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 77.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 32.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 13.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 16 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 27 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 23, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 23, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| May 23, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| May 23, 2025 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| May 23, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| May 23, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| May 23, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| May 23, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Jun 19, 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. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Jun 19, 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. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| Jun 19, 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. |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 19, 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. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SANDY SPRINGS CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC
Ownership Structure
- EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC Direct: 100%
- ENSH GA 3 LLC Indirect
- NMGA3 JV MEMBER LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- LINDA BURNEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA BURNEY ADP OF THE SNF
- JUDELLIA COLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUDELLIA COLE ADP OF THE SNF
- BARRY DONATH MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BARRY DONATH ADP OF THE SNF
- BARRY DONATH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RENEE ELLIS ADP OF THE SNF
- RENEE ELLIS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- LEANTHONY HARDY ADP OF THE SNF
- LEANTHONY HARDY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHLOMO HELLER CORPORATE OFFICER
- VICTORIA JACKSON ADP OF THE SNF
- VICTORIA JACKSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHRISTIE KLINCZAR ADP OF THE SNF
- CHRISTIE KLINCZAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHARON LAMUYON ADP OF THE SNF
- SHARON LAMUYON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EPHRAIM NUSSBAUM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NIPA PATEL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- NIPA PATEL ADP OF THE SNF
- GLADYS SONE-EBELOUE ADP OF THE SNF
- GLADYS SONE-EBELOUE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHARMAGNE STOKLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- CHARMAGNE STOKLEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ARYEH SWERDLOFF ADP OF THE SNF
- ARYEH SWERDLOFF OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BASHA TAYLOR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BASHA TAYLOR ADP OF THE SNF
- MATTHEW TOLBERT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MATTHEW TOLBERT ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Salude - The Art of Recovery | N/A | 5 |
| Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr | N/A | 5 |
| Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC | N/A | 2 |
| The D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Autumn Breeze Health and Rehab | N/A | 4 |
| Cumming Operating Company LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Briarwood Health Center By Harborview | N/A | 3 |
| Lenbrook | N/A | 5 |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb | N/A | 4 |
| Anderson Mill Center For Nursing and Healing LLC | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Sandy Springs Center For Nursing and Healing LLC directly at 4042522002. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.