Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC
Atlanta, De Kalb County, Georgia · CCN 115504 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Empire Care Centers (20 facilities, chain average 1.9 stars)
CMS rates Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 165 certified beds, 144 residents a day on average. 36 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.18639 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.37142 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.83576 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 70.5% (registered nurses 71.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 3 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-31 |
| 2025-12-19 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-19 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-19 complaint survey |
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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2025-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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 · tag F0656 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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 · tag F0758 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
| 2023-05-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-06-19 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Ga 3 Holdco LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2022-05-01 |
| Ensh Ga 3 LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 2022-05-01 |
| Nmga3 Jv Member LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 2022-05-01 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-31 |
| Empire Care Centers LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Burney, Linda Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Cole, Judellia Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-22 |
| Donath, Barry Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Ellis, Renee Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Hardy, Leanthony Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Jackson, Victoria Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Klinczar, Christie Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Lamuyon, Sharon Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Patel, Nipa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Sone-Ebeloue, Gladys Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Stokley, Charmagne Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-09 |
| Swerdloff, Aryeh Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Taylor, Basha Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-03 |
| Tolbert, Matthew Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-10-23 |
| Heller, Shlomo Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Donath, Barry Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Burney, Linda Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-11-01 |
| Cole, Judellia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-04-22 |
| Donath, Barry Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Ellis, Renee Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Hardy, Leanthony Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Jackson, Victoria Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Klinczar, Christie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Lamuyon, Sharon Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Nussbaum, Ephraim Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Patel, Nipa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Sone-Ebeloue, Gladys Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Stokley, Charmagne Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-09 |
| Swerdloff, Aryeh Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-05-01 |
| Taylor, Basha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-03 |
| Tolbert, Matthew Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-10-23 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in De Kalb County.