PruittHealth Augusta

Nursing Home
Overview of Pruitthealth Augusta

Pruitthealth Augusta is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that embraces a holistic approach to care, ensuring residents experience optimal recovery and wellness. Here, transitions are seamless and well-supported. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, the staff delivers top-notch skilled nursing care, tailored to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation. Hospice, palliative care, and home health services are seamlessly integrated as well, promoting a proactive and comprehensive healing process.

The home also goes above and beyond to create a vibrant and engaging environment. Exciting entertainment options and captivating travel excursions await, enriching the lives of residents and fostering a sense of adventure. This dynamic setting encourages independence and flexibility, ensuring each individual can thrive on their unique path. Pruitthealth Augusta is your haven of rejuvenation and support, where every step is guided by compassion and expertise.

(706) 738-2581

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 43m per day

This home provides 24% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 92.1%
Residents per day (avg) 87
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Residents per day (avg)
87

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

71% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.4M
Operating loss
-$706.6K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$10,408,768.00
Operating loss
$-706,644.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
46.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.3M
Total costs $11.1M
Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
54 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
87%
Occupied Beds
87 of 100
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
July 21, 1971

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115334
County: RICHMOND
Awards: AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Bronze, QAPI Accredited

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: WanderGuard™ security system

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

WanderGuard™ security system
spacious dining room/recreational activities area
cable and telephone access in each room
laundry services
pharmacy services
volunteer services
recreational activities programming

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Types of Care at PruittHealth Augusta

Nursing Home Home Care Hospice Care
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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.

44 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:April 5, 2024
Type:Follow Up

106 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Augusta

The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Augusta
42
No
26
LANE, TINA
95.6%
$4,980,329.00
$2,508,596.00
50.4%
38.90
5/5
4.2133
5/5
5/5
3/5
-
3
-
+11%
+18%
+22%
PruittHealth Augusta Hills
HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Augusta (Summerville)
126
No
66
BELL, REGINA
66.6%
$10,096,868.00
$3,969,255.00
39.3%
83.10
5/5
3.1992
4/5
2/5
5/5
1
6
-
-17%
-10%
-15%
Harrington Park
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Augusta
58
No
37
HOWARD, ANDREA
95.1%
$7,057,116.00
$3,045,097.00
43.1%
55.90
3/5
3.6972
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
10
3
+1%
+4%
+22%
PruittHealth Augusta
HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Augusta
100
No
44
ENGEL, CHRISTINA
92.1%
$10,307,874.00
$4,815,823.00
46.7%
87.30
2/5
2.7207
2/5
1/5
5/5
5
26
2
-29%
-24%
+18%
Amara Health Care & Rehab
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Augusta
193
No
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 2.5 miles from city center — 1.28 miles to nearest hospital (Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Uptown Division)

Address 2541 Milledgeville Rd, Augusta, GA 30904

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

85
Total Staff
73
Employees
12
Contractors
26,675
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse59.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse209 No
Certified Nursing Assistant388.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
64 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.7%
of total hours from contractors
978 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3803813,01291100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse200207,90491100%9
Registered Nurse5051,0868391%9.4
Occupational Therapy Aide2025586571%6.9
Dietitian1015466673%8.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025056268%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
RN Director of Nursing1014876066%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide0333746470%5.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221775662%3.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0331605257%2.7
Qualified Social Worker0221516167%1.9
Speech Language Pathologist0221163640%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant10172910%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
6.5

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

16 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 2
300% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

24 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jun 26, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 26, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 11, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 11, 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
84 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (6%)
Medicaid 79 (94%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.6
36% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.8
38% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.3%
27% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.2%
48% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.8%
39% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.8%
39% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.4%
76% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.5%
72% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.2%
31% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.7%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
5% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 64.4%
20% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
16% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.0%
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

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 $261K
551% higher than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 6
192% more fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $261K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 26, 2025
$238K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 11, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 11, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 11, 2024
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

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

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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

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

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

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

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

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

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

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

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