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Projects-On-Hand Report 
August 1996 
Contents 
New Applications ....................................................................................... 2 Pending Applications ................................................................................. 2 Joined Applications .................................................................................... 4 Remanded Applications ............................................................................. 6 Approved Applications ............................................................................... 6 Denied Applications ................................................................................... 7 Withdrawn Applications ............................................................................. 7 
Georgia State Health Planning Agency 4 Executive Park Drive, N.E. Suite 2100 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 (404) 679-4821 
 
 Certificate-Of-Need Applications 
 
New Applications 
 
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, N.E., Atlanta, Fulton County, 30342; Project Number 028-96; Add a 6th cardiac catheterization laboratory; Filed: May 24, 1996. The project also involves adding five beds to the Admit/Recovery Unit for a total capacity of 19 beds. Project costs are estimated at $2,615,321. Contact: Ms. Michele Molden, Vice President for Planning and Marketing, (404) 851-5864. 
 
Lee County Health Care Center Project Number 035-96; Cost overrun on the construction of a 60-bed nursing home; Filed: July 11, 1996. The project was initially approved for $1,818,050, and the cost overrun is estimated at $758,120. The Lee County Health Care Center is currently under construction at 214 Main Street in Leesburg, Lee County. Contact: Mr. Randy Coody, Health Care South, Inc., 320 Merritt Street, Hawkinsville, Georgia 31036; (912) 783-1438. 
 
Camden Medical Center 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, St. Marys, Camden County, 31558-0805; Project Number 036-96; Add four beds to the Maternal Natal Unit; Filed: July 12, 1996. The project also involves the addition of an orthopedic surgical suite and cardiac rehabilitation services. It would result in a total capacity of 12 labor/delivery/recovery/post-partum beds. Project costs are estimated at $4,171,623. Contact: Mr. Warren Manley, (912) 576-4400. 
 
Emory-Adventist Hospital and Gordon Hospital Project Number 037-96; Acquisition and joint ownership ofa mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit; Filed: July 16, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $758,000. Emory-Adventist Hospital is located at 3949 South Cobb Drive in Smyrna, Cobb County, 30080, and Gordon Hospital is located at 1035 Red Bud Road in Calhoun, Gordon County, 30701. Contact: Mr. Larry D. Luce, President, Emory-Adventist Hospital, (770) 434-0710, or Mr. Dennis Kiley, President, Gordon Hospital, (706) 602-7800. 
 
Egleston Children's Hospital 1405 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, DeKalb County, 30322; Project Number 038-96; Renovate and expand the cancer treatment wing; Filed: July 18, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $5,000,000. This project, which would replace a proposal approved by the Agency in 1994, does not involve any new beds or services. Contact: Ms. Andrea Price, (404) 315-2682. 
 
Pending Applications 
 
HCA Coliseum Medical Centers 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, Bibb County, 31213; Project Number 003-96; Develop an 18-bed acutecare adolescent psychiatric unit; Filed: February 12, 1996; Deemed complete: April 19, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from July 17, 1996, new date: August 16, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $252,120. Contact: Mr. Michael S. Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, (912) 745-9461. 
 
Chestatee Regional Hospital 1111 Mountain View Drive, Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, 30533; Project Number 006-96; Convert 20 acute-care beds to skilled nursing beds; Filed: March 11, 1996; Deemed complete: May 16, 1996; Decision deadline: August 13, 1996. The project involves an intergovernmental contract with Dawson County. Project costs are estimated at $524,104. Contact: Ms. Susan M. Jennings, Southern Health Corporation, 5605 Glenridge Drive, Suite 960, Atlanta, Georgia 30342; (404) 843-8337. 
 
Hospital Authority of Valdosta-Lowndes County 2501 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Lowndes County, 31602; Project Number 012-96; Add 21 independent living units to Langdale Place; Filed: April 1, 1996; Deemed complete: May 2, 1996; 
 
2 Certificate-of-Need Applications 
 
 Decision deadline extended 30 days from July 31, 1996, new date: August 30, 1996. Langdale Place is a retirement community located at 2720 Windemere Drive in Valdosta. The project would result in a total capacity of67 independent living units at an estimated cost of$2,615,145. Contact: Mr. Jack H. Edwards, Jr., Director of Planning and Marketing, (912) 333-1497. 
Piedmont Hospital 1968 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Fulton County, 30309; Project Number 014-96; Renovate the kitchen and enlarge the outpatient pre-operative area; Filed: April 8, 1996; Deemed complete: April 18, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from July 16, 1996, new date: August 15, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $2,616,762. Contact: Ms. Candace V. Allen, (404) 605-3597. 
Union County Nursing Home 41 Hospital Street, Blairsville, Union County, 30512; Project Number 016-96; Add 11 skilled nursing beds; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. The project would result in a total capacity of 147 beds at an estimated cost of$198,225. Contact: Ms. Rebecca T. Dyer, Administrator, (706) 745-2111. 
Promina Paulding Hospital and Nursing Center 600 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, Paulding County, 30132; Project Number O19-96; Add 13 skilled nursing beds; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. The project would result in a total capacity of 182 beds at an estimated cost of$400,000. Contact: Ms. Laurie Heydt, Planning Coordinator, Promina Northwest Health System, (770) 732-6537. 
Eatonton Health Care Center 125 Sparta Highway, Post Office Box 4210, Eatonton, Putnam County, 31024; Project Number 020-96; Add 12 skilled nursing beds; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. The project would result in a total capacity of 104 beds at an estimated cost of $478,135. Contact: Mr. J. Edward Hall, Post Office Box 1843, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061; (912) 452-4524. 
John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital Gordon Avenue at Mimosa Drive, Post Office Box 1018, Thomasville, Thomas County, 31799-1018; Project Number 024-96; Renovate and expand various administrative, support, and ancillary areas; Filed: May 15, 1996; Deemed complete: June 25, 1996; Decision deadline: September 22, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $14,485,887. Contact: Mr. William M. Dickey, Vice President of Administrative Services, (912) 228-2739. 
Memorial Hospital and Manor 1500 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, 31717; Project Number 025-96; Construct a medical office building; Filed: May 16, 1996; Deemed complete: June 17, 1996; Decision deadline: September 14, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $2,200,000. If approved for development, the proposed building would be located one block south of Memorial Hospital. Contact: Mr. James G. Peak, Chief Executive Officer, (912) 246-3500. 
Donalsonville Hospital 102 Hospital Circle, Post Office Box 677, Donalsonville, Seminole County, 31745; Project Number 026-96; Renovate and expand various administrative, support, and ancillary areas; Filed: May 17, 1996; Deemed complete: June 11, 1996; Decision deadline: September 8, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $1,677,736. Contact: Mr. Charles H. Orrick, (912) 524-5517. 
South Fulton Medical Center 1170 Cleveland Avenue, East Point, Fulton County, 30344; Project Number 027-96; Renovate two patient-care floors; Filed: May 17, 1996; Deemed complete: May 30, 1996; Decision deadline: August 27, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $2,939,201. Contact: Mr. Neil Copeland, President and Chief Executive Officer, (404) 305-3550. 
Certificate-of-Need Applications 3 
 
 Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital 1821 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, DeKalb County, 30329; Project Number 029-96; Establish a longterm, acute-care hospital within a hospital; Filed: May 24, 1996; Deemed complete: June 7, 1996; Decision deadline: September 4, 1996. There are no capital expenditures associated with the proposal. Contact: Mr. Peter A. Basler or Mr. Thomas A. Clegg, (404) 728-6850. 
Savannah Outpatient Surgery Center Project Number 030-96; Develop a multispecialty outpatient surgery center; Filed: May 30, 1996; Deemed complete: July 10, 1996; Decision deadline: October 7, 1996. The proposed facility, which would include four operating rooms, would be located along Commerce Drive in Savannah, Chatham County. Project costs are estimated at $3,953,340. Contact: Rich Greco, M.D., Savannah Plastic Surgery Center, 5361 Reynolds Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31405; (912) 354-4411. 
University Hospital 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, Richmond County, 30901; Project Number 031-96; Renovation and expansion project; Filed: June 28, 1996; Deemed complete: July 12, 1996; Decision deadline: October 9, 1996. The proposed project involves the renovation and expansion of three floors, and it includes the development of a new endoscopy suite and the redesign of the Women's Center. Project costs are estimated at $18,884,109. Contact: Ms. Catherine P. Slade, Assistant Vice President, (706) 828-2485. 
Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia 2349 Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, DeKalb County, 30033; Project Number 032-96; Equipment acquisition project; Filed: June 28, 1996; Deemed complete: July 10, 1996; Decision deadline: October 7, 1996. The facility provides radiation therapy for cancer patients. The proposal calls for adding two accelerators, for a total of three, and one simulator, for a total oftwo. To accommodate the new equipment, the 5,600-square-foot facility would be increased to 21,600 square feet. Total project costs are estimated at $8,848,179. Contact: Mr. Dennis Holcombe, President, Investment Selection Services, Inc., (770) 992-0955. 
Memorial Hospital and Manor 1500 East Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, 31717; Project Number 033-96; Renovate the birthing center and adjacent lobby; Filed: July 1, 1996; Deemed complete: July 10, 1996; Decision deadline: October 7, 1996. The project calls for replacing 10 obstetric beds with 10 labor/delivery/ recovery/post-partum beds at an estimated cost of$3,371,649. Contact: Mr. James C. Peak, Chief Executive Officer, (912) 246-3500. 
Columbia Marietta Surgical Center 796 Church Street, Marietta, Cobb County, 30060; Project Number 034-96; Relocate the existing facility; Filed: July 8, 1996; Deemed complete: July 22, 1996; Decision deadline: October 19, 1996. The proposal calls for moving the surgical center to a new site located across the street and less than 300 yards from the present site. The relocation would allow the surgical center to upgrade its facilities and to consolidate services into a single building. The surgical center would maintain its present complement of seven operating rooms, two small procedure rooms, and a pain center. Project costs are estimated at $4,819,344. Contact: Ms. Charlotte Bellantoni, Administrator, (770) 422-1579. 
 
Joined Applications 
 
Georgia Baptist Same Day Surgery Project Number 004-96; Develop a freestanding, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center; Filed: February 20, 1996; Deemed complete: April 12, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from August 5, 1996, new date: September 4, 1996. The facility would include three operating suites. The proposed site is the intersection of White Oak Drive and Georgia 34 in Newnan, Coweta County. Project costs are estimated at $4,377,000. Joined with Project Number 015-96, The PAPP Clinic. Contact: Dr. Ronald Stone, Senior Vice President, Georgia Baptist Health Care System, 303 Parkway Drive, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30312; (404) 653-3626. 
 
4 Certificate-of-Need Applications 
 
 The PAPP Clinic 15 Cavender Street, Newnan, Coweta County, 30263; Project Number 015-96; Develop a freestanding, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center; Filed: April 24, 1996; Deemed complete: May 8, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from August 5, 1996, new date: September 4, 1996. The proposed facility would include three operating rooms and be constructed as a 10,956-square-foot addition to the existing PAPP Clinic. Project costs are estimated at $3,558,048. Joined with Project Number 004-96, Georgia Baptist Same Day Surgery. Contact: Mr. Kent D. Skolrood, Administrator, (770) 253-6616. 
St. Marys Convalescent Center 805 Dilworth Street, St. Marys, Camden County, 31558; Project Number 017-96; Add 16 skilled nursing beds; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. The project would result in a total capacity of 94 beds at an estimated cost of $535,000. Joined with Project Number 018-96, Camden Medical Center. Contact: Mr. Michael E. Bart, 535 East Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401; (912) 233-5930. 
Camden Medical Center 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, St. Marys, Camden County, 31558-0805; Project Number 018-96; Add a 16bed skilled nursing unit; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $1,785,785. Joined with Project Number 017-96, St. Marys Convalescent Center. Contact: Mr. Warren Manley, (912) 576-4400. 
Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2036 South Main Street, Madison, Morgan County, 30650; Project Number 021-96; Add 21 skilled nursing beds; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. The project would result in a total capacity of 88 beds at an estimated cost of $706,724. Joined with Project Number 022-96, Morgan Memorial Hospital. Contact: Mr. T. Buford Cook, Post Office Box 314, Helena, Georgia 31037; (912) 743-9304. 
Morgan Memorial Hospital 1077 South Main Street, Post Office Box 860, Madison, Morgan County, 30650; Project Number 02296; Develop a 21-bed skilled nursing unit; Filed: April 29, 1996; Deemed complete: April 29, 1996; Decision deadline: August 26, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $987,589. In developing the proposed unit, hospital officials plan to convert six of the hospital's 26 acute-care beds to skilled nursing. Joined with Project Number 021-96, Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Contact: Mr. Patrick Green, (706) 342-1667. 
Mountainside Medical Center and Nursing Home 1301 Church Street, Jasper, Pickens County, 30143; Project Number 007-96; Add 20 long-term care beds; Filed: March 11, 1996; Deemed complete: May 17, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from August 14, 1996, new date: September 13, 1996. The project involves an intergovernmental contract with Dawson County. Project costs are estimated at $1,161,829. Joined with Project Number 023-96, Grandview Health Care Center. Contact: Ms. Susan M. Jennings, Southern Health Corporation, 5605 Glenridge Drive, Suite 960, Atlanta, Georgia 30342; (404) 843-8337. 
Grandview Health Care Center 618 Gennett Drive, Jasper, Pickens County, 30143; Project Number 023-96; Add 20 long-term care beds; Filed: May l, 1996; Deemed complete: May 14, 1996; Decision deadline extended 30 days from August 14, 1996, new date: September 13, 1996. This project involves an intergovernmental contract with Dawson County. It would result in a total capacity of80 beds at an estimated cost of$696,800. Joined with Project Number 007-96, Mountainside Medical Center and Nursing Home. Contact: Mr. Dana W. Karschner, Grandview Health Care Center Limited Partnership, 3538 Habersham at 
Certificate-of-Need Applications 5 
 
 Northlake, Tucker, Georgia 30084; (770) 939-8720. 
 
Remanded Applications 
 
Green Acres Nursing Home 313 Allen Memorial Drive, S.W., Milledgeville, Baldwin County, 31061; Project Number 107-94; Add three skilled nursing beds; Filed: October 5, 1994; Deemed complete: November 7, 1994; Approved: April 3, 1995; Appealed by Oconee Regional Medical Center: May 2, 1995; Remanded to the planning agency for further review: July 10, 1996; New decision deadline: October 7, 1996. The proposed expansion would result in a total capacity of98 beds. Joined with Project Number 122-94, Oconee Regional Medical Center. Contact: Mr. E. C. "Brick" Nelson, Nelson and Crawford, Inc., Post Office Box 1060, Gray, Georgia 31032; (912) 986-5609. 
 
Oconee Regional Medical Center 821 North Cobb Street, Post Office Box 690, Milledgeville, Baldwin County, 31061; Project Number 122-94; Develop a three-bed skilled nursing unit; Filed: November 18, 1994; Deemed complete: December 5, 1994; Denied: April 3, 1995; Appealed by applicant: May 2, 1995; Remanded to the planning agency for further review: July 10, 1996; New decision deadline: October 7, 1996. Hospital officials would develop the new service through the conversion of existing acute-care beds. Joined with project number 107-94, Green Acres Nursing Home. Contact: Mr. Brian L. Riddle, Chief Executive Officer, (912) 454-3550. 
 
Approved Applications 
 
Henry Medical Center 1133 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, Henry County, 30281; Project Number 005-96; Renovate and expand the emergency department; Filed: March 8, 1996; Deemed complete: March 21, 1996; Approved: July 5, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $4,787,000. Contact: Mr. Joseph G. Brum, President and Chief Executive Officer; (770) 389-2240. 
 
Athens Regional Medical Center 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, Clarke County, 30606-2793; Project Number 010-96; Cost overrun on the construction ofa parking deck; Filed: March 22, 1996; Deemed complete: April 9, 1996; Approved: July 5, 1996. The cost overrun is estimated at $1,586,823, and it brings the total project cost to $6,315,032. Contact: Mr. W. Larry Webb, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (706) 354-3334. 
 
Austell Ambulatory Surgery Center Project Number 001-96; Develop a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center; Filed: January 17, 1996; Deemed complete: March 19, 1996; Approved: July 16, 1996. The proposed surgery center will house three operating rooms, and it will be located at 4760 Austell Road in Austell, Cobb County. Project costs are estimated at $1,448,500. Contact: Allan Shaw, D.P.M., 1650 Mulkey Road, Austell, Georgia 30001; (770) 952-2040. 
 
Roosevelt Institute for Rehabilitation Post Office Box 1000, Warm Springs, Meriwether County, 31830-0268; Project Number 011-96; Renovate the east wing medical unit; Filed: March 22, 1996; Deemed complete: April 19, 1996; Approved: July 17, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $3,995,000. Contact: Mr. Charles Shirley, Director of Facility Services, (706) 655-5522. 
 
6 Certificate-of-Need Applications 
 
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Denied Applications 
 
Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center 6911 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Clayton County, 30236; Project Number 061-95; Expand into a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center; Filed: May 25, 1995; Deemed complete: June 8, 1995; Denied: October 5, 1995; Appealed by applicant: October 11, 1995; Remanded: February 28, 1996; Denied a second time: July 1, 1996. The proposal called for expanding the center from two to three operating rooms. Project costs were estimated at $1,899,033. Contact: Stanley R. Kalish, D.P.M., (404) 477-9535. 
 
Bulloch Memorial Hospital 500 East Grady Street, Statesboro, Bulloch County, 30458; Project Number 009-96; Construct a 158bed replacement facility; Filed: March 18, 1996; Deemed complete: March 28, 1996; Denied: July 23, 1996. The proposed facility called for 99 medical-surgical beds, 15 stepdown beds, 12 intensive care beds, 20 obstetrics/gynecology beds, and 12 pediatric beds. It also involved eight LDR rooms, 25 bassinets, six operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, and one cystoscopy room. The proposed location was a site in the 1300 block of Fair Road, and project costs were estimated at $49,740,713. Contact: Mr. C. Scott Campbell, Executive Director, (912) 764-6671. 
 
Withdrawn Applications 
 
Cartersville Medical Center 960 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Post Office Box 200008, Cartersville, Georgia 30120; Project Number 013-96; Expand outpatient services; Filed: April 8, 1996; Deemed complete: April 19, 1996; Withdrawn: June 20, 1996. Project costs are estimated at $2,714,473. Contact: Mr. Keith Sandlin, Chief Executive Officer, (770) 387-8182. 
 
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