Non profit - Corporation ·
150 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
4
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★☆
Union County Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Blairsville, Georgia. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.57. Its most recent inspection on Oct 2, 2025 cited 3 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Union County Nursing Home compares
This facility vs. the Georgia and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Georgia avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.44
3.57
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.57
0.49
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.85
2.15
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
42.7%
46.5%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
3.0
6.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.44
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.57
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.02
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.85
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
2.72
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
42.7%
Registered Nurses
35.7%
Administrator Changes1 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Oct 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
3
Total Deficiencies Found
12
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Union County Nursing Home
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Oct 2, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Oct 2, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Oct 2, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 1, 2024
Potential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies · Jan 12, 2023
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 12, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 12, 2023
About This Facility
Address
164 Nursing Home Circle Blairsville, GA 30512
CMS Certification #
115695
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
150
Avg Residents/Day
108.9
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2005-10-01
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Union County Nursing Home an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Union County Nursing Home reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Georgia average of 3.57.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 3 deficiencies.
Union County Nursing Home is certified for 150 beds.
Admissions at Union County Nursing Home
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (706) 745-4948. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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