Pruitthealth – Forsyth

Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Pruitthealth – Forsyth

Nursing Home in Georgia

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Pruitthealth – Forsyth accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

28 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date May 15, 2025
Annual Inspection

26 deficiencies

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

Georgia average: 21 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Pruitthealth – Forsyth

The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, identified deficiencies related to dietary services, including failure to follow pureed food recipes, expired chemical test strips, improper storage of emergency drinking water, cold food temperature control issues, and inadequate hand hygiene by dietary staff. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar dietary and sanitation issues, along with some physical plant concerns and medication management deficiencies noted in December 2023. Complaint investigations included one substantiated complaint related to these deficiencies, while most other complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring issues primarily in dietary and sanitation practices, with no clear improvement or worsening trend over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
8 Rank #29 / 170Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia state average, with a ranking across all 170 GA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
2.67 Rank #23 / 170Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 170 homes in Georgia.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 170 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Georgia average 4.68


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

1 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 8 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 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

8 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 17, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Dec 17, 2023
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Georgia

Pruitthealth – Forsyth is located in FORSYTH, Georgia.
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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).
GA

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.
GA

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.
GA

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).
GA

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).
GA

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

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
GA

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

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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).
GA

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).
GA

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

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

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 65
Employees 55
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.18:1
18% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average ratio: 1.45:1

Avg staff/day 24
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 18,077
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

3.4%

610 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant300309,21191100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse110114,27391100%9.6
Registered Nurse5057207684%7.6
Dietitian1015586875%8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1015126470%8
Administrator1014966268%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014786470%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565763%8
Physical Therapy Aide0222636470%3.9
RN Director of Nursing1012573134%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331936268%2.9
Physical Therapy Assistant022873437%2.5
Qualified Social Worker022551921%2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant2024367%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0111367%2.2
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 84%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 75%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 34%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 21%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 55
Medicare
1
1.8% of residents
Medicaid
46
83.6% of residents
Private pay or other
8
14.5% 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.

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. 5.3
49% 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. 9.3
46% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.4%
62% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.2%
73% 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 16.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3%
66% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
24% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
57% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
22% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.3%
62% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.1%
11% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
9% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.5%
7% 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 97.0%
20% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
17% 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 $11K
74% lower than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer 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 $11K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

May 15, 2025 · $11K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 15, 2025
$11K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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