Occupancy rate
96%
In line with Georgia averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating 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.
The Overall CMS Rating 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 – Lakehaven
Nursing Home in Georgia
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating 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.
The Overall CMS Rating 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 – Lakehaven
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
The Overall CMS Rating 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.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
79
Occupancy rate
95.6%
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
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$10.1M
Operating loss
-$199.2K
Privately-owned community
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
Occupancy
In line with Georgia averageOccupied beds
86 / 90
Average residents
88 per day
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceJune 1, 1975
CountyLOWNDES
CMS Certification Number115373
AccreditationsQAPI Accredited, U.S. News and World Report 2018-19 Best Short-Stay Rehabilitation, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Silver, Joint Commission Accreditation
Pruitthealth – Lakehaven is administrated by Ms TINA HANCOCK.
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Email
[email protected]
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Laundry Services
Recreational Activities Programming
Medication Management
Pharmacy Services
Volunteer Services
Dietetic Programming & Nourishment Care
I.v. Therapy
Wound Care Management
Pain Management
Central Lines
Oxygen Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Outpatient Therapy
Inpatient Hospice Services Available
Tracheostomy Management
Cpap And Bipap Management Including Patients With Tracheostomies
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing, Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes
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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Latest inspection
Date
November 26, 2019
Abbreviated Survey5 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 – Lakehaven
The most recent inspection on November 26, 2019, found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and some issues primarily related to life safety code requirements, such as emergency lighting, sprinkler maintenance, and storage of oxygen cylinders, as well as blocked exit pathways. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one partially substantiated complaint that did not result in deficiencies. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have addressed prior deficiencies promptly, showing improvement in compliance over time.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
14
Georgia average 16.6
Citations per inspection
3.5
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
4
471% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
4 critical citations
0 serious citations
10 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 03, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jul 03, 2024
Corrected
Administration critical citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 03, 2024
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jul 03, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Georgia The information below is reported by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
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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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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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
110
Employees
87
Contractors
23
Staff to resident ratio
1.57:1
8% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average ratio: 1.45:1
Avg staff/day
32
Average shift
8.5 hours
0% compared with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
24,866
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
46
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3.9%
967 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Staff by category
| 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 |
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
93%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
86%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
73%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
59%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
75%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
63%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
54%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
5%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
1%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
70 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (4.3%)
Medicaid
65 residents (92.9%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (2.9%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
21% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.3
6% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.3%
9% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.1%
19% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.4%
35% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.0%
59% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
7.6%
205% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.6%
76% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.5%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
7% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.5%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
34% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.0%
16% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
70% higher than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
1
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
252% more payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$68K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 21, 2024
$68K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 21, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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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