Pruitthealth – Lanier

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Buford, GA

CMS overall rating

2451 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Buford, GA 30518 View map

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Pruitthealth – Lanier accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Pruitthealth – Lanier accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Pruitthealth – Lanier

Operating in Buford, Georgia, for 50 years, Pruitthealth – Lanier is a skilled nursing facility owned by Laurena Moore. The home has 117 beds and currently operates at 74% occupancy. Residents stay an average of 89 days. The resident population includes people receiving short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, as well as others needing continued skilled nursing support. It’s primarily a post-acute care setting for residents transitioning from hospital discharge.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple pathways for coverage. Staffing is available 24 hours a day. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care each day. That consistent staffing presence provides hands-on support throughout the day and night.

Clinical services are a major focus of the facility. Rehabilitation services are available alongside home health, hospice, and palliative care programs. Therapy services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Beyond clinical care, specialized support includes wound care management, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, and pain management. These services can reduce the need for outside appointments for many residents.

Residents have access to a beauty salon and barber shop, laundry services, and recreational activities programming. The facility also provides dietetic programming and nutritional care. That’s important for residents managing specific nutritional needs.

The Peachtree Industrial Boulevard location is in a car-dependent area of Buford. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 4, meaning most errands require a vehicle. The surrounding area still provides straightforward access for family visits and is positioned near major routes.

State inspections over the past 9 years show the facility responded to survey findings. More recent inspections confirmed corrections to previously cited matters. Families considering the home should take a tour to get a closer look at the care model, staffing presence, and rehabilitation services that form the center of its operation.

Facility Direct Line (770) 614-2800

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 12m per day

This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)

vs Georgia avg

-10%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +9% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	29m per day	■ Avg State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	50m per day	▼ 11% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 2m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 57m per day	▼ 5% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	3m per day	▲ 9% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	12m per day	▼ 39% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

89 days

117-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.

Walk Score: 4 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

74%

Lower than the Georgia average: 78.1%

Occupied beds

86 / 117

Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Bronze

QAPI Accredited

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert

IssuanceJune 15, 1976

CountyGwinnett

CMS Certification Number115600

Pruitthealth – Lanier is administered by Joy Powers.

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Laundry Services

Recreational Activities Programming

Volunteer Services

Dietetic Programming & Nourishment Care

Outpatient Therapy

Speech Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Pain Management

Oxygen Therapy

Central Lines

Wound Care Management

I.v. Therapy

Religious Services

Volunteer Program

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 95 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Georgia state average

Overall vs. GA average

Latest Inspection June 25, 2025 Plan Of Correction

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	GA Average	vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	95	21	This facility has 352% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (95 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 352% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2017.	10.6	2.3	This facility has 361% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (10.6 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 361% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The June 25, 2025 follow-up survey found all deficiencies from the May 9, 2025 recertification and complaint investigation survey corrected.
The May 9, 2025 survey cited eight deficiencies including unsafe water temperatures in 16 rooms, failure to keep call lights within reach, improper pureed food preparation, and missing privacy curtains.
The April 16, 2025 abbreviated survey substantiated two complaints but cited no deficiencies related to them.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 5

Georgia average 3.4

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection

4.4

Georgia average 4.68

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 15 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious health citations

100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

22 moderate citations Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Environmental moderate citation May 09, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 09, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 09, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 09, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 82

Employees 70

Contractors 12

Staff to resident ratio 0.93 : 1

34% fewer staff per resident than Georgia average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 8.9 hours

7% better than Georgia average

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,398

Nursing staff breakdown

8.8 hours

10 hours

9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

1,716 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	40	0	40	18,062	92	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	6,998	92	100%	10
Registered Nurse	6	0	6	2,709	91	99%	8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	999	73	79%	7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	632	74	80%	6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	2	0	2	578	69	75%	7.4
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	485	65	71%	4.9
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	479	62	67%	7.7
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	467	59	64%	7.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	351	65	71%	5.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	4	4	223	55	60%	3.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	3	3	221	62	67%	3.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	156	27	29%	5.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	40	6	7%	6.7

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Registered Nurse

% of Days 99%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 79%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 80%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 75%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 71%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 71%

1 Administrator

% of Days 65%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 64%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 71%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 60%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 67%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 29%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 7%

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Total fines amount $4K

91% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1

51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $4K

Georgia average $40K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.6

17% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 11.8

32% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures

Below average Georgia avg: 3.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.4%

32% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 13.8%

29% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 10.1%

37% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 10.5%

66% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.4%

45% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.5%

25% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 2.5%

71% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use 20.9%

9% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 98.8%

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures

Average Georgia avg: 2.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.2%

21% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.6%

17% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine 90.6%

16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.6%

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits 2.3%

81% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury 1.9%

145% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 53.3%

In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 55.8%

10% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

70% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 88

Medicare

4.5% of residents

Medicaid

84.1% of residents

Private pay or other

11.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pruitthealth – Lanier from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 68.6% ↑ 13.4pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income $817.5K ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2023

Payroll Costs $4.6M ↑ ~$955.2K vs 2023

Operating Margin 8.0% ↑ 21.7pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	88.7%	85.2%	86.1%	83.0%	80.6%	78.6%	76.9%	75.2%	71.8%	50.2%	51.0%	55.3%	68.6%
Beds	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117
Net Income	-$231,465	-$38,646	$278,075	$727,168	-$45,800	-$183,979	-$57,123	-$183,799	-$30,124	-$558,071	$147,628	-$591,763	$1,033,432
Gross Revenue	$8,677,548	$8,946,463	$10,049,045	$10,132,642	$9,463,690	$8,772,333	$8,858,559	$9,007,620	$8,412,794	$5,561,686	$5,823,663	$6,543,720	$8,909,447
Operating Expenses	$7,950,088	$8,000,945	$8,880,851	$9,017,524	$8,974,646	$8,462,683	$8,369,843	$8,622,490	$8,561,727	$7,172,911	$6,753,204	$7,739,890	$9,415,760
Net Patient Income	$34,392	$259,707	$238,804	$724,326	-$57,188	-$190,262	-$103,938	-$217,127	-$115,945	-$1,360,458	-$129,747	-$932,501	$817,465
Net Patient Revenue	$7,984,480	$8,260,652	$9,119,655	$9,741,850	$8,917,458	$8,272,421	$8,265,905	$8,405,363	$8,445,782	$5,812,453	$6,623,457	$6,807,389	$10,233,225
Payroll Costs	$3,895,443	$3,805,693	$3,983,744	$3,880,506	$4,017,618	$3,621,840	$3,590,323	$3,597,428	$3,757,320	$3,264,609	$2,974,160	$3,598,221	$4,553,437
Operating Margin %	0.4%	3.1%	2.6%	7.4%	-0.6%	-2.3%	-1.3%	-2.6%	-1.4%	-23.4%	-2.0%	-13.7%	8.0%
Medicare %	15.0%	16.2%	18.8%	18.4%	11.6%	11.8%	12.7%	10.4%	10.4%	7.8%	6.7%	7.3%	5.7%
Medicaid %	68.7%	65.4%	61.1%	59.6%	65.0%	65.2%	66.1%	63.5%	65.2%	69.4%	66.3%	67.3%	64.8%
Private %	16.3%	18.4%	20.0%	22.0%	23.4%	23.1%	21.2%	26.1%	24.4%	22.8%	27.0%	25.4%	29.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$210	$227	$248	$275	$259	$247	$252	$262	$275	$271	$304	$289	$348
Cost/Day	$209	$220	$242	$254	$260	$252	$255	$268	$279	$335	$310	$328	$321
Avg Length of Stay	105.2 days	90.6 days	71.9 days	61.2 days	64.0 days	71.2 days	61.4 days	71.7 days	76.3 days	93.2 days	86.8 days	78.9 days	89.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$10.2M

Net patient income

$817.5K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$10.2M

Net patient income

$817.5K

Other income

$216.0K

Payroll costs

$4.6M 44.5% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.9M

Total costs

$9.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 70%

Medicaid 7%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 21%

Private pay 69%

Medicaid 10%

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Georgia resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits

In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+

General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits

Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Is Pruitthealth – Lanier in a walkable area?

Pruitthealth – Lanier has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Pruitthealth – Lanier?

Pruitthealth – Lanier's occupancy is 74%.

Does Pruitthealth – Lanier operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Pruitthealth – Lanier is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of Pruitthealth – Lanier?

Joy Powers is the administrator of Pruitthealth – Lanier.

How many beds does Pruitthealth – Lanier have?

Pruitthealth – Lanier has 117 beds.

What is the address of Pruitthealth – Lanier?

Pruitthealth – Lanier is located at 2451 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Buford, GA 30518.

What is the phone number of Pruitthealth – Lanier?

(770) 614-2800 will put you in contact with the team at Pruitthealth – Lanier.

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Pruitthealth – Lanier

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

40 Certified Nursing Assistant

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

6 Registered Nurse

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 RN Director of Nursing

4 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Qualified Social Worker

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Georgia

Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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