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Total Health inspections
4
18% above Georgia average
Georgia average:
3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is a Nursing Home in Georgia
PruittHealth - Lakehaven in Valdosta, Georgia offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation for short- and long-term care solutions. The facility provides a comprehensive menu of services and is committed to caring for individual health care needs. It features a cozy, home-like environment and a dedicated staff focused on facilitating smooth transitions for patients.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
24 days
Private pay
68% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
23 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.1M
Operating loss
-$199.2K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10,092,515.00
Operating loss
$-199,174.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.3M
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
50 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
June 1, 1975
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
115373
County:
LOWNDES
Accreditations:
QAPI Accredited, U.S. News and World Report 2018-19 Best Short-Stay Rehabilitation, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Silver, Joint Commission Accreditation
Ownership & operating entity
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is administrated by Ms TINA HANCOCK.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
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The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Baptist Village, Inc.
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31502
254
No
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
72.2%
$21,596,220.00
$9,541,093.00
44.2%
171.10
4/5
4.7818
4/5
3/5
2/5
2
Anderson Mill Center for Nursing and Healing LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30106
170
No
EMPIRE GA 3 HOLDCO LLC
81.7%
$18,076,437.00
$6,897,292.00
38.2%
123.60
4/5
3.3355
4/5
2/5
4/5
-
Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 30830
103
No
MID GA HEALTH PROPERTIES LLC
50.0%
$5,255,251.00
$2,942,967.00
56%
72.30
2/5
3.7594
2/5
2/5
2/5
1
Altamaha Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31545
62
No
MUKWINDIDZA, CHIDO
86.3%
$6,536,305.00
$2,064,988.00
31.6%
53.50
1/5
2.7638
1/5
1/5
2/5
1
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
GA 31602
90
No
HANCOCK, TINA
89.8%
$10,062,426.00
$3,520,854.00
35%
79.00
1/5
2.8966
1/5
1/5
1/5
1
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5.0 miles from city center
VALDOSTA, GA 31602
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
110
Total Staff
87
Employees
23
Contractors
24,866
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 9.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
77 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.9%
of total hours from contractors
967 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 10,076 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4,184 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,535 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,555 | 85 | 93% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,467 | 78 | 86% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 60 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 263 | 62 | 68% | 3.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 235 | 54 | 59% | 4.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 172 | 68 | 75% | 2.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 156 | 57 | 63% | 2.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 141 | 49 | 54% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 5 | 5% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
14
16% below Georgia average
Georgia average:
16.6
3.5 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
10 citations
Complaint investigations
10 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
4
471% above Georgia average
Georgia average:
0.7
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Georgia average
Georgia average:
0.5
Moderate Health citations
10
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Jul 03, 2024
Corrected
Administration critical citation
Jul 03, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Pruitthealth
Resident Census by Payment Source
70
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(4.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
65
(92.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
2
(2.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
12.4
21% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average:
10.3
Functional decline score
16.3
6% better than Georgia average
Georgia average:
17.4
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.3%
9% below Georgia average.
Walking Ability Worsened
23.1%
19% above Georgia average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
10.4%
35% below Georgia average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
3.1%
4% below Georgia average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
10.0%
59% above Georgia average.
Urinary Tract Infection
7.6%
205% above Georgia average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% below Georgia average.
Antipsychotic Use
14.5%
24% below Georgia average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0%
7% above Georgia average.
Influenza Vaccine
91.5%
4% below Georgia average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
10.6%
76% above Georgia average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
93.3%
16% better than Georgia average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.5%
34% better than Georgia average
Influenza Vaccine
91.0%
16% better than Georgia average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$68K
This home paid 70% more in fines than the state average.
Georgia average:
$40K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 51% fewer fines than the state average.
Georgia average:
2.1
Payment Denials
1
This home had 252% more payment denials than the state average.
Georgia average:
0.3
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Mar 21, 2024
$68K
Payment Denial
Mar 21, 2024
61 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pruitthealth – Lakehaven based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.8%
↑ 6.7pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$199,174
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3,957,770
↓ ~$218K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-2.0%
↑ 18.3pp vs 2023
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