Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-31 · Fire 2025-07-31
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Blue Ridge, GA
Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
99 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA
(706) 632-2271
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
101
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-05
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
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.87
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.46
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.59
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
0.46
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.66
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.46
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
40%
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
2,893
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
47.12
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0006
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
9
Baseline 19.12% · Performance 17.26% · Measure score 9 · Achievement 9 · Improvement 8.40
Healthcare-associated infections
6.72
Baseline 5.59% · Performance 5.83% · Measure score 6.72 · Achievement 6.72 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
1.55
Performance 57.35% · Measure score 1.55 · Achievement 1.55 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.57
Baseline 3.42 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.57 · Achievement 1.57 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 12.07% |
10.72%
1.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 97 · Observed rate 14.43% · Lower 95% interval 7.99% |
| Discharge to community | 58.88% |
50.57%
8.3 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 57.97% · Lower 95% interval 50.59% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.77 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.38% |
0.77%
1.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 42 |
| Discharge self-care score | 58.06% |
53.69%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 31 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.84% |
50.94%
3.9 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 31 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 42 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.83% |
7.12%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 3.32% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.56% |
8.2%
5.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 78 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 67.74% |
56.45%
11.3 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 31 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · 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 | 0.6 |
2.2
1.6 pts better
|
1.9
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.0
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.8% |
91.2%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 95.6% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
95.0%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 3.3% · 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 | 7.0% |
5.9%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.1% |
20.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.1% · Q2 26.2% · Q3 24.6% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 25.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.3% |
21.4%
8.1 pts better
|
16.7%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 13.2% · Q3 13.5% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 13.3% · 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 | 6.8% |
17.9%
11.1 pts better
|
16.3%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 20.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.2% |
16.2%
11 pts better
|
14.9%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.2% · 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 | 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 | 18.3% |
16.1%
2.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.8% · Q2 12.8% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 18.0% · 4Q avg 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
6.2%
0.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
80.4%
16.2 pts better
|
81.7%
14.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.2% · Q2 94.3% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 98.5% · 4Q avg 96.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.5% |
12.2%
0.7 pts better
|
12.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.5% · Observed 10.8% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
2.2%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% |
78.2%
18.1 pts better
|
79.7%
16.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.7% |
24.2%
8.5 pts better
|
23.9%
8.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.7% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 20.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2023-02-09
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
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 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
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 2025-09-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
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 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-03-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
United Health Services Of Georgia, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Blanton, Thomas
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
J Paige Pruitt Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lisa P Hamby Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Officer · Individual
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
United Health Services Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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