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Pruitthealth - Savannah
12825 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31419
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 - Savannah, in Savannah, Georgia, is certified for 140 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 23, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 52.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chatham Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 20 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.4 | 21.4 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.5% | 52.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,963 | $4,963 | $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: 20 Jun 2025, 18 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×23 E ×3 F ×3 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Jun 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 20 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 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jan 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 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 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 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 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 | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2024 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2022 |
| 7 Jul 2022 | F0885 | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | D | Standard survey | 21 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,963 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.5%, RNs 52.9%; 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 | 28.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.8% | 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 - Savannah, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/24/2007 |
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 Chatham County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Skilled Nursing Unit | Savannah | 22 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 31.8 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Oaks Health Ctr At the Marshes of Skidaway Island | Savannah | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21.7 | $9K | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Pruitthealth - Seaside | Port Wentworth | 101 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13.9 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Savannah Crossing of Journey LLC | Savannah | 107 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7.5 | — | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Resorts At Pooler Inc | Pooler | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14.8 | $4K | 7 Dec 2025 |
| Abercorn Rehabilitation Center | Savannah | 100 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | $11K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr | Savannah | 284 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 9.5 | $93K | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Rosewood At Tybee Island of Journey LLC, Theabuse iconSFF Candidate | Tybee Island | 85 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 31.8 | $201K | 7 Jun 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Chatham County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Savannah been cited for?
30 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 - Savannah been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Savannah 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 - Savannah?
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 - Savannah last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 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.