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Pruitthealth - Southwood
2301 Bluff Oak Way, Tallahassee, FL 32311
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 - Southwood, in Tallahassee, Florida, is certified for 101 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Pruitthealth chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 3, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $6K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 48.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Leon Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 14 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.9 | 9.9 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 48.6% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,380 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 694 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: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jul 2025, 11 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0571 | Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | Fine | $6,380 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.6%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.1% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.3% | 7.0% | 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 - Southwood, Llc. Chain: Pruitthealth (95 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth-North Central Florida,LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 10/16/2014 |
| United Health Services of Florida, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 99% | 10/16/2014 |
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 Leon County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Extended Care | Tallahassee | 113 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1.8 | $8K | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Westminster Oaks | Tallahassee | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Centre Pointe Health and Rehab Center | Tallahassee | 140 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 9.3 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | Tallahassee | 156 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9.0 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Aviata At Tallahassee | Tallahassee | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 16.7 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Aviata At the Gardens - Tallahassee | Tallahassee | 109 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 24.8 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Tallahassee | 120 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 24.2 | $43K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Leon County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pruitthealth - Southwood been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Pruitthealth - Southwood been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $6K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pruitthealth - Southwood compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pruitthealth - Southwood?
It is part of the Pruitthealth chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pruitthealth-North Central Florida,LLC and United Health Services of Florida, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pruitthealth - Southwood last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 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.