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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage
960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage, in Athens, Georgia, is certified for 104 beds under for-profit, individual ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clarke Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 23 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.8 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 50.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,801 | $15,646 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Sep 2025, 16 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×21 E ×2 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
| 2 Oct 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 16 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2024 | Fine | $6,500 | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | Fine | $6,284 | |
| 9 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 53.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.3% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.0% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Heritage Properties, Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| United Health Services of Georgia, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2007 |
| United Health Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Athens Heritage Properties, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2011 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo Lisa P Hamby | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/22/2021 |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clarke County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Grandview | Athens | 72 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 13.9 | — | 17 May 2026 |
| Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The | Athens | 148 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 9.5 | $16K | 22 Feb 2026 |
| University Nursing & Rehab Center | Athens | 122 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 18.9 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Clarke County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Athens Heritage Properties, Inc, United Health Services of Georgia, Inc. and Nwp 2020 Child Tr Fbo J Paige Pruitt. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.