Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Augusta, GA
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $6,201 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2122 Cumming Road, Augusta, GA
(706) 737-8258
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
126
Certified beds
Average residents
85
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-08-07
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
0.39
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.10
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.92
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.41
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.49
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.87
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.23
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.37
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.26
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.43
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,417
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.44
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9824
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
4.09
Baseline 52.31% · Performance 46.97% · Measure score 4.09 · Achievement 4.09 · Improvement 1.44
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.21 hours · Performance 3.11 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.85% |
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 20% · Lower 95% interval 7.77% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.71 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · 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 15 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 5.15% |
8.2%
3 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 97 |
| 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 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.0% |
91.2%
4.8 pts better
|
93.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.3% · Q2 98.6% · Q3 95.8% · Q4 92.2% · 4Q avg 96.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.9% |
95.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.2%
1.8 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
9.6%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight | 2.8% |
5.9%
3.1 pts better
|
5.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.2% |
20.7%
9.5 pts better
|
19.6%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.3% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
21.4%
19.3 pts better
|
16.7%
14.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.1% · 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 | 1.8% |
17.9%
16.1 pts better
|
16.3%
14.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 2.8% |
16.2%
13.4 pts better
|
14.9%
12.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
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% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.5%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.0% |
16.1%
9.1 pts better
|
19.8%
12.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.1% |
6.2%
0.1 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.2% |
80.4%
4.8 pts better
|
81.7%
3.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 81.7% · Q2 82.8% · Q3 86.3% · Q4 88.4% · 4Q avg 85.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
2.2%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 82.3% |
78.2%
4.1 pts better
|
79.7%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.3% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-01-07 · Fire 2022-01-07
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
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 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-04-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-15
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-15
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-15
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-07-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
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 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-04-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-15
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 2023-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-15
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-07-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$6,201
2023-06-15
Fine
Fine · fine $6,201
Fine
Ownership
United Health Services Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pruitt, Neil
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sledge Pittard, Tiffany
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thomas, Luther
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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