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Pruitthealth - Palmyra
1904 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31702
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 - Palmyra is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Albany, Georgia, certified for 250 beds and caring for about 196 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 23, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $49K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 47.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dougherty Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 32 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.8 | 12.8 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.9% | 50.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $48,909 | $48,909 | $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: 24 Nov 2025, 29 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: K ×4 D ×21 E ×4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 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 | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
| 8 Apr 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | Payment denial | — | 8 days |
| 29 May 2025 | Fine | $48,909 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.9%, RNs 57.1%; 0 administrators 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 | 16.9% | 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 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.6% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pruitthealth - Palmyra, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Dougherty County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation | Albany | 186 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 5.9 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Dougherty County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Palmyra been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth - Palmyra been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $49K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Palmyra compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth - Palmyra?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth - Palmyra last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Nov 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.