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Pruitthealth - Covington
4148 Carroll Street, Covington, GA 30015
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 - Covington, in Covington, Georgia, is certified for 71 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Georgia median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 2, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Newton Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 30 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.7 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.0% | 46.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 9 Apr 2026, 1 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2026 |
| 1 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Mar 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.0%, RNs 55.6%; 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 | 14.9% | 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 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.8% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.9% | 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 - Covington, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Health Services of Georgia, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Covington Healthcare Properties Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2012 |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| United Health Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2013 |
| Covington Healthcare Properties Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/2012 |
| Pruitthealth Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
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 Newton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Health Care Center | Covington | 159 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 18.9 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Newton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Covington been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth - Covington been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Covington compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth - Covington?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include United Health Services of Georgia, Inc., Covington Healthcare Properties Inc and Pruitthealth Consulting Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth - Covington last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
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.