Augusta, GA

PruittHealth - Augusta

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $261,093 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA

(706) 738-2581

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

87

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pruitthealth

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-03-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

95 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.35

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.05

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.91

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.31

All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.40

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.31

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.18

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.32

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.05

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.49

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

75%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

56%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,145

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

17.88

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9819

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

2.28

Performance 54.35% · Measure score 2.28 · Achievement 2.28 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.29

Baseline 2.97 hours · Performance 3.45 hours · Measure score 1.29 · Achievement 1.29 · Improvement 1.20

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 3 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.9%
8.2%
6.3 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 105
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
2.2
1.1 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 2.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
2.0
1.4 pts better
1.8
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.1%
91.2%
0.9 pts better
93.4%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.3% · Q2 92.8% · Q3 91.4% · Q4 95.1% · 4Q avg 92.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
95.0%
4.6 pts worse
95.5%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.3%
3.2%
2.9 pts better
3.3%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
9.6%
7.5 pts better
11.4%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 2.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.6%
5.9%
3.3 pts better
5.4%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 2.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.3%
20.7%
8.4 pts better
19.6%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 14.1% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 12.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.5%
21.4%
7.9 pts better
16.7%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 13.6% · Q3 13.5% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.0%
17.9%
10.9 pts better
16.3%
9.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.2%
16.2%
6 pts better
14.9%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.2%
1.1%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.5%
2.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 11.0%
16.1%
5.1 pts better
19.8%
8.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 11.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.9%
6.2%
2.7 pts worse
5.1%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.5%
80.4%
11.9 pts worse
81.7%
13.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 56.7% · Q2 68.3% · Q3 80.4% · Q4 70.8% · 4Q avg 68.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
2.2%
0.2 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.0%
78.2%
3.8 pts better
79.7%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-01-11 · Fire 2024-01-11

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-12 · Fire 2022-08-12

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-02-22 · Fire 2019-02-22

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-03-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-02-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-10-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2019-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2019-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2019-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-04-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-05-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2019-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K523 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that HVAC heat units are suspended and out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.

Corrected 2019-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-04-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-06-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-08-20

G · Actual harm 2025-06-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-08-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-02-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-02-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-02-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-10-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-04-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$238,350 2025-06-26

Fine

Fine · fine $238,350

Fine

$4,017 2024-01-11

Fine

Fine · fine $4,017

Fine

$4,017 2024-01-11

Fine

Fine · fine $4,017

Fine

$4,017 2024-01-11

Fine

Fine · fine $4,017

Fine

$5,346 2024-01-11

Fine

Fine · fine $5,346

Fine

$5,346 2024-01-11

Fine

Fine · fine $5,346

Fine

Ownership

United Health Services Of Georgia, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

99% 57 facilities 2008-03-27
Engel, Christina

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-06-02
J Paige Pruitt Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 86 facilities 2008-03-27
Lisa P Hamby Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 84 facilities 2008-03-27
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 83 facilities 2008-03-27
Pruitt, Neil

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 91 facilities 2018-12-01
Pruitthealth Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 32 facilities 2008-12-01
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 77 facilities 2008-03-27
United Health Services Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 88 facilities 2008-03-27

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