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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 115695

UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME

BLAIRSVILLE, Georgia · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 150

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
BIERSCHENK, KEVINADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/25/2019
BURNETTE, CHRISTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
GAY, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2016
SANDERS, ALANADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/21/2025
SELF, DEBRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/10/2016
TOWNSEND, NICHOLASADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/15/2016
BIERSCHENK, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/25/2019
DAVENPORT, RICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
GARY, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
OWENBY, GREGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
PARIS, DINAHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/18/2010
ROWE, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2015
TOWNSEND, NICHOLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/15/2016
GAY, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2016
BURNETTE, CHRISTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2021
SELF, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/10/2016
TOWNSEND, NICHOLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/15/2016
BIERSCHENK, KEVINTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/25/2019
SELF, DEBRATRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/10/2016
TOWNSEND, NICHOLASTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/15/2016

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (enrollment ID O20120302000222).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
ALAN M SANDERSIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/21/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CHRISTAL L BURNETTEIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA A SELFIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing6/10/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN L BIERSCHENKIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/25/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL DEAN GAYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing6/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NICHOLAS C TOWNSENDIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/15/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DINAH PARISIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing5/18/2010
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GREG OWENBYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN L BIERSCHENKIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing2/25/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NICHOLAS C TOWNSENDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR1004/15/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
RICK DAVENPORTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
STEVEN ROWEIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing7/1/2015
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
THOMAS D GARYIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORNot stated in the filing1/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL DEAN GAYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing6/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CHRISTAL L BURNETTEIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing7/1/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA A SELFIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing6/10/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NICHOLAS C TOWNSENDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing4/15/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA A SELFIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing6/10/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN L BIERSCHENKIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/25/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NICHOLAS C TOWNSENDIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing4/15/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1October 2, 2025October 2, 202530
2July 1, 2024July 1, 202460
3January 12, 2023January 12, 202352

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

14 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
October 2, 2025HealthF 0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 29, 2025
October 2, 2025HealthF 0676Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 29, 2025
October 2, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 29, 2025
July 1, 2024HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
July 1, 2024HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
July 1, 2024HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
July 1, 2024HealthF 0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
July 1, 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
July 1, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 15, 2024
January 12, 2023HealthF 0584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2023
January 12, 2023HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2023
January 12, 2023HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2023
January 12, 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2023
January 12, 2023HealthF 0908Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMarch 1, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameUNION COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2005-10-01
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishUnion
Telephone Number7067454948
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds150
Average Number of Residents per Day109.9
Overall Rating4
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating2
Short-Stay QM Rating2
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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