• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)
• Has 150 certified beds with an average of 108.9 residents per day (73% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Oct 2, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.44 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 42.7%
Union County Nursing Home is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Blairsville, Georgia with 150 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. The facility scored above average compared to Georgia facilities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURNETTE, CHRISTAL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2021 |
| SELF, DEBRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 10, 2016 |
| TOWNSEND, NICHOLAS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 15, 2016 |
| BIERSCHENK, KEVIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DAVENPORT, RICK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| GARY, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| OWENBY, GREG | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| PARIS, DINAH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 18, 2010 |
| ROWE, STEVEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TOWNSEND, NICHOLAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 15, 2016 |
| GAY, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2016 |