Augusta, GA

Pruitthealth - Richmond, LLC

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1227 West Wheeler Parkway, Augusta, GA

(706) 863-1188

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

81

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pruitthealth

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-02-03

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

0.46

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.23

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.90

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.59

All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.69

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.05

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.22

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.09

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.43

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.32

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.48

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,643

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

Performance score

15.92

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9815

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 22.25% · Performance 23.38% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.12

Baseline 7.30% · Performance 6.60% · Measure score 4.12 · Achievement 4.12 · Improvement 2.52

Total nurse turnover

1

Performance 59.57% · Measure score 1 · Achievement 1 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.24

Baseline 4.64 hours · Performance 3.43 hours · Measure score 1.24 · Achievement 1.24 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	12.95%	10.72% 2.2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 101 · Observed rate 16.83% · Lower 95% interval 8.56%
Discharge to community	45.88%	50.57% 4.7 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 86 · Observed rate 39.53% · Lower 95% interval 36.42%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.3	1.02 0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	98.04%	95.27% 2.8 pts better	Numerator 50 · Denominator 51
Falls with major injury	5.88%	0.77% 5.1 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 51
Discharge self-care score	42.31%	53.69% 11.4 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 26
Discharge mobility score	53.85%	50.94% 2.9 pts better	Numerator 14 · Denominator 26
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0%	2.29% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 51 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.6%	7.12% 0.5 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 63 · Observed rate 4.76% · Lower 95% interval 3.85%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	4.59%	8.2% 3.6 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 109
Staff flu vaccination coverage	Not Available	42%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score	53.85%	56.45% 2.6 pts worse	Numerator 14 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 33 · Denominator 33
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	20%	25.2% 5.2 pts worse	Numerator 5 · Denominator 25

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	2.2 1 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	2.0 1.1 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.0%	91.2% 6.8 pts better	93.4% 4.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 96.6% · Q4 95.2% · 4Q avg 98.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.8%	95.0% 3.8 pts better	95.5% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.6%	3.2% 1.6 pts better	3.3% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.9%	9.6% 8.7 pts better	11.4% 10.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.4%	5.9% 2.5 pts better	5.4% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	10.7%	20.7% 10 pts better	19.6% 8.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 10.2% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 18.0% · 4Q avg 10.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	21.3%	21.4% 0.1 pts better	16.7% 4.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 22.7% · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 21.3% · 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	16.8%	17.9% 1.1 pts better	16.3% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 16.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.1%	16.2% 6.1 pts better	14.9% 4.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 8.9% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.5%	1.1% 0.4 pts worse	1.0% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.8%	2.5% 1.7 pts better	1.7% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	13.5%	16.1% 2.6 pts better	19.8% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 13.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.0%	6.2% 0.8 pts worse	5.1% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 7.0% · 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 96.1% · Q2 97.5% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 94.6% · 4Q avg 96.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	15.3%	12.2% 3.1 pts worse	12.0% 3.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.3% · Observed 16.1% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	3.0%	2.2% 0.8 pts worse	1.6% 1.4 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.9%	78.2% 18.7 pts better	79.7% 17.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.0%	24.2% 3.8 pts worse	23.9% 4.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.0% · Observed 32.1% · Expected 27.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-04-28 · Fire 2024-04-28

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-07-28 · Fire 2022-07-28

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-04-04 · Fire 2019-04-04

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-09-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

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 2019-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-04-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-05-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-10

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-10-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

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 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-06-12