Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-14 · Fire 2026-01-14
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fitzgerald, GA
Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
185 Bowen's Mill Highway, Fitzgerald, GA
(229) 423-4361
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
78
Certified beds
Average residents
70
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-10-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.48
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.74
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.55
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
91.2%
8.4 pts better
|
93.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.1% |
95.0%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.2%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.5% |
9.6%
9.1 pts better
|
11.4%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
5.9%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.2% |
20.7%
1.5 pts better
|
19.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.4% |
21.4%
2 pts better
|
16.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.8% |
17.9%
12.1 pts better
|
16.3%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.3% |
16.2%
7.9 pts better
|
14.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
1.1%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.1% |
2.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 8.9% |
16.1%
7.2 pts better
|
19.8%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
6.2%
1.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.9% |
80.4%
15.5 pts better
|
81.7%
14.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.9% |
12.2%
4.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
2.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.5% |
78.2%
16.3 pts better
|
79.7%
14.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.4% |
24.2%
4.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-01 · Fire 2024-09-01
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-01-22 · Fire 2023-01-22
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2026-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2026-01-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
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 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
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 2026-02-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2026-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-09-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
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 2024-09-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-01
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-22
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
United Health Services Of Georgia, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Cliett, Linda
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
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pruitthealth Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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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