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Pruitthealth - Augusta
2541 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904
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.
Certified for 100 beds, Pruitthealth - Augusta serves Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 8, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $180K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 49.3%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Richmond Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 8 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.0 | 8.0 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 49.3% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $180,483 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 26 Jun 2025, 11 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×21 E ×7 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 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 | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 12 Aug 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | Fine | $157,740 | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Fine | $5,346 | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Fine | $5,346 | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,017 | |
| 11 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,017 | |
| 11 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 49.3%, RNs 70.0%; 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 | 5.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.8% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Augusta, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
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 Richmond County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracewood Nsg Facility(Unit 9) | Gracewood | 56 | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Stevens Park Health and Rehabilitation | Augusta | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7.1 | — | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills | Augusta | 126 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7.1 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Harrington Park Health and Rehabilitation | Augusta | 58 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13.8 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Place At Deans Bridge, The | Augusta | 100 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Azalea Health Center By Harborview | Augusta | 99 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 18.2 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Pruitthealth - Creekside | Augusta | 193 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.6 | — | 4 May 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Richmond, LLC | Augusta | 100 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
All 11 facilities in Richmond County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Augusta been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth - Augusta been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $180K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Augusta compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth - Augusta?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pruitthealth Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth - Augusta last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Jun 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.